Biological Science
Associate in Science
Program Details
An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.
Biological Science Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Agricultural Technicians
High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 32,860
- High salary: 69,010
- Average salary: 46790
Bioinformatics Scientists
Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 54,500
- High salary: 159,780
- Average salary: 93330
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 50,760
- High salary: 169,560
- Average salary: 83460
All Careers in Biological Science (16)
| Clinical Research Coordinators | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 161,180 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 161,180 |
| Water Resource Specialists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 161,180 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | Bachelor's degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 93,330 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | - n/a | - n/a | 93,330 |
| Biologists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Geneticists | Post-doctoral training, Master's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | Post-doctoral training, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 93,330 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 67,440 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Declining | 64,580 |
| Biological Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 52,000 |
| Food Science Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 49,430 |
| Agricultural Technicians | High school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 46,790 |
| Precision Agriculture Technicians | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 46,790 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | - n/a | - n/a |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of chemistry and physics as they relate to biological systems.
- Students who complete the program will be able to demonstrate how organismal function is maintained and controlled through diverse regulatory mechanisms.
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of organ systems, cells and DNA with an understanding of how they function in living organisms and contribute to the diversity of life.