program description

international direct students at utah global receive:

• exclusive and rigorous academic coursework
• priority access to in-demand courses that fit their interests
• guidance from academic advisors and mentors
• career development and networking opportunities
• intensive classes with domestic students

biology is the study of life: the cells, physiology, and behavior of all living things. the biological sciences impact almost every aspect of modern life and interface with a multitude of fields and disciplines, including the basic sciences and medicine, social sciences, law, and engineering. this makes studying biology an ideal preparation for a wide range of careers. the department of biology at the university of utah offers a wide range of courses involving field, laboratory, lecture, and library experience. students pursuing a degree in biology may complete one of the following emphases:

• anatomy & physiology
  
• biochemistry
• cell & molecular biology
• ecology, evolution and environment
• genetics and genomics
• microbiology
• neurobiology
• plant biology

students may also complete minors in biology teaching and integrative human biology. regardless of the specifics of the program, a biology degree will prepare students for postgraduate education in the health sciences and allied fields, graduate school leading to advanced degrees in the biological sciences, and employment in a variety of health- and science-related jobs.