<p>not sure what the difference was, a BA in bio or a BS in bio. what are the advantages of each. thanks</p>
<p>Hmmmm...I never heard of a B.A. in Bio, if this does exsist then I believe they emphasize more of a Liberal Arts curriculum more than sciences. Obviously the more challenging of the two is a B.S. (Bachelors of Science) which really integrates many of the math and science courses. A B.S. is great if you want to pursue any career affiliated with Medicine/Dentistry/Chiropractic Care etc.</p>
<p>The BA vs BS issue usually boils down to what courses you are required to take as a freshman (more non-bio science courses required in the BS), the number of credits/courses required to take inside the department (BA usually requires less, giving you more freedom to be "well-rounded" but less specialized) and the choice of minors allowed (not that it really prevents you from doing anything you want, but outside of faculty minors are more of a hassle to register/schedule). Otherwise it's pretty much the same.</p>
<p>sometimes liberal arts schools only give out the BA, which means that even people in the physical and computer sciences get the BA. its really just a difference in nomenclature.</p>