Bachelor of Science in BIOLOGY & MARINE BIOLOGY

Study natural science with access to the ultimate natural laboratory

Study biology and marine biology with access to the ultimate natural laboratory — Southeast Alaska's rich ocean environment. Incoming students learn biological principles and skills in lecture, laboratory, and field courses. They can then join our professors, researchers, and current students to work on projects that range from tracking humpback whale migrations to mapping the surface canopy of kelp. UAS's coastal classrooms and labs provide world class opportunities for unique hands-on learning experiences.

At Sitka WhaleFest science symposium and festival, students experience career inspiration and renewed motivation for STEM coursework at a critical juncture in their college careers.

Sitka WhaleFest is a 3-day annual marine science symposium and festival in Sitka, Alaska. Students attend engaging lectures and meet with presenting scientists in small group discussions and are matched with upper-division peer mentors during the event. Everyone participates in marine cruises and wildlife and cultural workshops, art and music events, a film festival, receptions, and a banquet.

University of Alaska Southeast takes advantage of our location in Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest for study in the sciences and humanities.

University of Alaska Southeast offers both online and on-campus programs in the sciences, including marine biology, English, social science, liberal arts, business, education, construction, power technology, fisheries, maritime training, health sciences, and more.

All University of Alaska Southeast campuses are in coastal ocean communities; many of our programs take advantage of our locations for marine and maritime study and career opportunities.

Juneau offers housing and a traditional campus life experience as well as on-campus and online classes. With student activities, clubs, a recreation center, and residential halls and apartments, life on the Juneau campus could be considered comparable to attending a small private college.

Ketchikan offers on-campus and online classes and is home to the University of Alaska Southeast Maritime Training Center.

Sitka offers on-campus and online classes. The Sitka campus’ signature programs include nursing, fisheries, and construction.