Academics

Undergraduate Programs

B.S. in Biological Sciences

Offers the option to specialize in plant or animal biology, and in one or more sub-disciplines, such as ecology, physiology, behavior, cell or developmental biology.

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B.A. in Biology

This flexible program provides broad training for careers that combine scientific knowledge with other background and skills such as journalism and education.

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B.S. in Marine Biology

This unique URI program is designed for students who plan to work in marine biology, marine ecology, biological oceanography, marine conservation, or related fields.

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Minor

Marine Biology Minor

Graduate Programs

The M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences (BES) are interdisciplinary, interdepartmental graduate degrees that involve faculty from multiple departments in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences and the Graduate School of Oceanography. Contact individual faculty to learn more about specific graduate research opportunities.

Biological and Environmental Sciences M.S., PhD.

Choose among five diverse areas of specialization, ranging from molecular biology to sustainable agriculture systems.

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Specializations

Biological Sciences Courses