Bachelors in Life Sciences

The Life Sciences endeavour to unravel the mysteries of living things at all scales from the mechanics of protein machines , to the development of organisms from a single cell, to the splendour and complexity of entire ecosystems. The questions in the life sciences are as varied and intriguing as life itself. How does a single cell know how to develop into a complex organism How is genetic information interpreted Can we predict the effects of gene mutations on the properties of an organism The Life Sciences major is ideal for the student with a fascination for where we come from, why we are the way we are, and how life works as well as those motivated by the relevance of biology to issues of human health, the environment and sustainability. The major provides excellent preparation for careers in biological research, biotechnology, law, conservation, public policy, and science writing, as well as the health professions, including medicine, veterinary medicine and public health.