Bachelor's Degree Program in Biology 120 Credits Pursuing a career in biology opens the door to an unusually large number of immensely rewarding and exciting career options in the life sciences. The degree is preparatory for careers in such areas as agriculture, human and veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, ecology and conservation, molecular/cell biology and biotechnology. Requirements for graduation from the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology are: Students must successfully complete 120 hours of college-level courses in the degree program, including a minimum of 60 hours in the lower-division Associate in Arts Degree and 60 hours of specified Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology