The word ‘bio’ means life and ‘logos’ means to study. Biology, therefore, is a life science that studies living organisms in their natural habitat. It is the study of everything that is, or once was alive, be it plants, animals, or microorganisms. Biology is important because it helps us understand how living things work, how they function, survive and interact on multiple levels. With the advancement of technology, this field of study has broadened and now encompasses the study in the ways to better healthcare for treatment of diseases. It helps us understand how a change in the environment can impact the whole ecosystem. It also helps in finding ways to increase the production of food. It is a versatile field of study and is thus one of the most important sciences that one might consider when choosing a study path. The main topics included in the study program include survival of living organisms, biological processes, cell theory and genetics. Biology as a subject contributes towards understanding and finding solutions for many health and well being problems that we face in the world. Specifically talking about the medical field, biology helps us in understanding what causes a disease and finds a solution for it in ways of treatment. 

Study Levels

The different study levels that are offered in this sub-discipline are:

• Bachelor in Biology
• B.Sc in Biology
• B.Sc (Hons) Biological Sciences
• B.Sc (Hons) Zoology
• B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Biological Sciences
• Bachelor in Marine Science and Biology
• B.Sc (Hons) Microbiology
• B.Sc (Hons) Cell Biology
• B.Sc (Hons) in Applied Biology with Biotechnology
• B.Sc in Science Programme
• B.Sc in Applied Biology
• International Bachelor Science Programme
• M.Sc Biology
• M.Sc in Marine Science and Climate Change
• Master of Conservation Biology
• M.Sc in Biological Sciences
• M.Sc in Biocontrol Solutions for Plant Health
• M.Sc in Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics
• Master of Marine Conservation
• PhD

Specializations

Biology is quite a vast discipline and branches out into further specifications. The methods and study of Biology are used in various fields of study.

A few specializations that can be found in Biology are: 

• Cellular and Molecular Biology
• Evolution and Ecology
• Genetics and Developmental Biology
• Organismal Biology 
• Physiology
• Zoology
• Human Biology
• Botany
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Anatomy

Employability

Biology is the science of life and therefore offers a broad list of career choices. Biology includes everything from the study of molecular life processes right up to the study of animal and plant communities. It involves the dissection of life itself, both in the metaphorical sense and the literal sense. Core skills that are developed over a degree in biology include a dedication to work, flexibility, personal growth, adaptability, emotion management, following directions and business ethics to mention a few. Since this subject covers a broad spectrum of study, therefore, there are a plethora of job openings in this field.

The various career choices include:

• Biologist
• Academic Researcher
• Biotechnologist
• Microbiologist
• Marine Biologist
• Nanotechnologist
• Nature Conservation Officer
• Pharmacologist
• Research Scientist
• Geneticist
• Scientific Laboratory Technician
• Soil Scientist
• Food Research Scientist
• Epidemiologist
• Immunologist

The top companies that offer recruitment in Biology are:

• Pfizer
• NCWRC
• National Park Service
• Tetra Tech
• ARCOM
• ICF
• Suffolk County Water Authority (SCWA)
• Pheasants Forever
• HEB
• Lawrence Berkeley Lab
• Agilent Technologies