Miami Dade College (MDC) will soon offer a new Bachelor of Science with a major in Biological Sciences (B.S.-B.S.) to meet the local demand for trained professionals in the biological/life science industries in South Florida thanks to unanimous approval from the Florida Board of Education.

 

Students choosing to pursue this degree at MDC can select one of three concentrations: biotechnology, biopharmaceutical sciences, or science education. Graduates will be prepared for in-demand careers such as those of biological scientists, research technicians, microbiologists, natural science managers, or science teachers.

 

The B.S-B.S. degree program will allow graduates to tap into the burgeoning demand for biological scientists with four-year degrees, projected to increase by 21 percent during the next decade. Degree candidates can take advantage of the seamless transfer of existing credits toward the degree and the many other benefits of a quality education at MDC, including significantly lower tuition compared to other institutions, and the ability to access classes with convenient schedules and locations.