Laurea in Scienze Biologiche

When you major in biological sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, you’ll study the living world, from molecules to ecosystems. You can explore your individual interests through research with a faculty member or immersive courses at Cedar Point Biological Station. Apply scientific methods and cross-disciplinary knowledge to address grand challenges in biology, such as climate change, the biodiversity crisis, emerging infectious diseases, cancer, human genetics, and biotechnology development.

Program Features

Focus and Range

Dive deep into your biological sciences major while taking a wide variety of courses across all areas in the College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate academically well-rounded and eager to keep learning. Use your collaboration and communication skills to address complex problems and make a positive impact professionally and personally.

1-to-1 Academic Advising and Career Coaching

Along with your faculty, professional academic advisors and career coaches will help you make a one-of-a-kind degree plan. We are focused on your success in Nebraska and after graduation, whether your goal is employment or graduate/professional school.

Cedar Point Biological Station

This field research facility and experiential classroom are off-campus in western Nebraska, near Lake McConaughy and Ogallala. In the summer field season, students from all disciplines spend several weeks living and studying on-site in a friendly, hands-on atmosphere that fosters collaboration and discovery.

Outside the Classroom

Depending on your major, interests, and goals, you can choose to do research, work as an intern, study abroad, become a leader, or serve your community. The university’s Experiential Learning requirement ensures you have at least one of these transformative learning experiences; students in the College of Arts and Sciences typically complete at least two.

Research

Work alongside a faculty member as a research assistant or design your own research project through the Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience (UCARE) program.

Internships

Explore a wide variety of local, national, and international internships. Connect with our career coaches to identify opportunities and document the skills and experience you gain.

Education Abroad

Study conservation in Costa Rica or global health in South Africa. Connect with our Global Experiences Office to find an affiliate program in almost any location you can imagine.

Leadership and Service

Get involved in one of the 540+ student organizations available in Nebraska. Meet students who share your interests, become a leader, or serve the community.

As the only engineering college in Nebraska, we take our role very seriously. We provide our students with professors with national and international expertise in their fields, the latest technology, quality facilities, a vast network of successful alumni and friends of the college, and caring staff. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering is also unique in its variety of locations: three campuses in Nebraska's two largest cities.

The College of Engineering enthusiastically embraces its unique role as the singular intellectual and cultural resource for engineering instruction, research, and outreach within the state. It provides the people of Nebraska with comprehensive engineering academic programs to fulfill their highest aspirations and ambitions.