The following degrees qualify for a degree in a biological science: Anatomy (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to anatomical sciences, etc.); Animal Behavior; Bacteriology; Biology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to biological sciences, cellular biology, behavioral biology, developmental biology, environmental biology, wildlife biology, etc.); Biomedical Sciences; Bio-sciences (and types thereof, including but not limited to biotechnology, molecular biosciences, etc.); Botany (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to botanical sciences); DVM(doctor of veterinary medicine); Ecology (and any derivative or type thereof); Embryology; Endocrinology; Evolution; Genetics (and any type thereof, including but not limited to molecular genetics); Immunology; Infectious diseases; Life Sciences; Microbiology; Neurobiology (and derivatives of "neuro," including but not limited to neuroscience, neurology, etc.); Organismal Biology (and any type thereof, including but not limited to araenology, entomology, herpetology, ichthyology, mammology, mellicology, mycology, nematology, ornithology, parasitology, primatology, etc.); Pathology; Physiology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to physiological science, molecular physiology, cellular physiology, etc.); Virology; Zoology (and any derivative or type thereof, including but not limited to zoological sciences, vertebrate zoology, invertebrate zoology, etc.). With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.