Biology Degrees
DEGREES, CERTIFICATES & AWARDS
A.S., Biological Science
A.S.-T, Biology
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM
An Associate Degree, depending on the focus of study, is designed to prepare students for transfer into upper division course work in a bachelor’s degree program, or, to prepare students to enter the workforce in a particular vocational field. To qualify for an Associate’s Degree, a student must:
- complete each major-specific course required for the degree with at least a “C” grade or better,
- complete all Cuesta College general education, graduation and residency requirements,
- achieve an overall grade point average of 2.0 for all courses attempted (major, general education, elective).
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES | ||
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Biochemists and Biophysicists | Geneticists | |
Bioinformatics Scientists | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | |
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Life Scientists, All Other | |
Biological Scientists, All Other | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | |
Biological Technicians | Marketing Marketing | |
Biostatisticians | Microbiologists | |
Clinical Data Managers | Molecular and Cellular Biologists | |
Clinical Research Coordinators | Natural Sciences Managers | |
Computer and Information Research Scientists | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | |
Data Warehousing Specialists | Software Developers, Applications | |
Database Architects | Statisticians | |
Epidemiologists | Water Resource Specialists | |
Exercise Physiologists | Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists |
Degree/Certificate Types: | |
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A.A. - Associate in Arts | C.A. - Certificate of Achievement |
A.S. - Associate in Science | C.S. - Certificate of Specialization |
A.A.-T. - Associate in Arts for Transfer | C.C. - Certificate of Completion (Non Credit) |
A.S.-T. - Associate in Science for Transfer |