bachelor of arts (BA) in biology

The bachelor of arts (BA) in biology is the newest degree offering from the Department of Biological Sciences. We created this degree to meet the needs of students who want a solid foundation in the life sciences and plan to pursue extensive studies in a second, complementary discipline outside of the life sciences.

If you’re interested in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary undergraduate experience, this degree option is a great way to pursue your diverse academic goals. BA students work with their academic adviser to design a secondary focus by identifying at least 21 credit hours of cross-discipline electives (CDEs), which must then be approved by the bachelor of art director.

The College of Sciences at NC State connects people and programs in the biological, physical, chemical, mathematical, statistical and earth-system sciences. Our college is where some of the brightest, most creative minds in science come together to tackle problems that affect us all. We recognise the value of a diverse academic community and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for learning and discovery.

We’re at the forefront of several growing areas of science — such as big data, bioinformatics, environmental health science, geospatial analytics and personalised medicine — that examine the world’s grand challenges and teach students skills highly valued by employers.

Our faculty are award-winning innovators in their fields. And they’re training the next generation of scientists to lead the way in the industry, laboratories, nonprofit research organisations, medicine, government agencies and numerous other workplaces.