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University System of Maryland Shady Grove Center
Dedicated to studying life sciences? Ready for competitive admission? Reward yourself with rigorous coursework, challenging labs, and hands-on applications.
Discover the Revolution:
Biological Sciences at the University System of Maryland Shady Grove Center
Shaping and Re-framing the World
Benefits of studying at the Universities at Shady Grove
- Earn your Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science degree in four semesters (if you have received an Associate of Science degree or the equivalent)
- Degree awarded by the University of Maryland, College Park
- Small classes and fully-equipped laboratory facilities
- Classes taught by dedicated tenure-track faculty
- Access to University of Maryland libraries
- Biotechnology Internships
- All needs met on-site, including advising, registration, and financial aid
- Full time Life Sciences Program Director/Advisor
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Biological Sciences Curriculum
Students will take advanced science courses in a variety of areas, with an emphasis in general biology. Course offerings include:
- Animal Behavior
- Biochemistry
- Biometrics
- Cell Biology and Physiology
- Ecology
- Evolution
- Pathogenic Microbiology
- Physics
- Technical Writing
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The University of Maryland College of Life Sciences now offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree program in Biological Sciences at the Shady Grove Center. Admission is competitive and limited to students who have completed the pre-requisite course work. All classes are held at the Shady Grove Center in Montgomery County, Maryland. Course offerings include General Physics, Cell Biology and Physiology, Technical Writing, Biochemistry, and a variety of upper-level biological sciences courses. |
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Internship Opportunities
As a University of Maryland student, you will benefit from our contacts with local biotechnology firms. You will have the opportunity to engage in summer internships for credit at sites ranging from the National Institutes of Health, Naval Research Laboratory, and the National Zoological Park to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Walter Reed Institute for Pathology, and the Institute for Genomic Research.
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Admissions Information
Admission to the Biological Sciences program is competitive and limited to the most qualified students who meet the requirements for admission by the application deadline of July 1. Applications and further information may be obtained by calling 301/738-6023.
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