The UHV Bachelor of Science in Biology program is designed to prepare undergraduates for a variety of careers in industry or academic
laboratories, for Med/health professional programs and for graduate work in the Bio-Medical sciences.
Job opportunities with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology include:
- Biotechnologist
- Entry level genetic engineer
- Research assistant
- Physical or respiratory therapist
- Clinical data specialist
- Secondary science teacher
- Nursing
- Certified nurse assistant
- Medical/technical writer
- Health technologist or technician
The course work provides both job skills in biotechnology and an academic background needed to pursue a masters or doctorate degree in Biotechnology, Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Marine Ecology, Development Biology, Medical Science, Veterinary Science, Pharmaceutical Science and Environmental
Science.
Completion of graduate work can lead to careers ranging from genetic engineering to health care, environmental research, drug development, food processing and university teaching.
Biology Labs
In UHV's state-of-the-art DNA to Environmental Laboratories, students can learn skills such as modern molecular techniques
and environmental testing, and have the chance to conduct independent research. Highlights of both laboratories in Victoria
and Sugar Land are listed below.
(
New Laboratory Offers Students Opportunities for Hands-on Experience )
Features
of both Victoria and Sugar Land laboratories include:
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Genetic Engineering --
Inheritance, DNA/ RNA
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Biotechnology -- Cloning,
bacterial / viral
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Ecology -- Marine field trips
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Bio-Chemistry -- Enzymology
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Microbiology -- Tissue culture
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Molecular Biology -- Cellular
& Nuclear
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Virtual
Experiments -- in vivo vs in vitro
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DNA Thermal Cycler -- PCR (Nobel
prize technology)
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Environmental Biology -- Field
trips & Water Chemistry
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Student Work Stations --
Computerized and on-line
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Phytochemicals & Health -- Antioxidant/Prevention/Nutrition
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Animal & Social Behavior
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Autoclaves & Fume Hoods -- Ensuring Safety
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Biological Chamber -- Cancer
Research & Prevention
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Cell & Molecular -- Recombinant DNA technology
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Premedical / Predental -- Pre-health Professions
For more information about the Biology program, please contact Dr. Richard
Gunasekera at 361-570-4218, or email him at
gunasekerar@uhv.edu.
