Program Overview
The University of the Cumberlands' Bachelor's Degree in Biology provides a comprehensive exploration of biological sciences, from human life to molecular biology. Led by experienced faculty, the program offers hands-on learning, research opportunities, and state-of-the-art facilities. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in scientific research, education, healthcare, and other fields, with a median wage of $137,900 for Natural Sciences Managers.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
At University of the Cumberlands, our Bachelor's Degree in Biology grants you access to a comprehensive exploration of diverse biological sciences, ranging from the intricacies of human life to the complexities of molecules, plants, and diseases.Led by seasoned faculty, our program offers immersive courses and captivating experiments conducted within cutting-edge laboratories. Through hands-on learning experiences, access to private study spaces, and state-of-the-art computer labs, you'll thrive in an environment designed to foster academic excellence and ready you for the future.Engage in research that resonates with your passion, uncover new revelations, and demonstrate the pervasive influence of biology in the world around us!
Outline:
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Course Requirements
Core Courses (19 hours)
BIOL 111 Becoming a Successful Biologist BIOL 113 Introduction to Population Biology Laboratory BIOL 114 Introduction to Cellular Biology Laboratory BIOL 133 Introduction to Population Biology BIOL 134 Introduction to Cellular Biology BIOL 210 Introduction to Biological Literature BIOL 246 Biodiversity BIOL 340 Genetics BIOL 495 Senior Seminar OR BIOL 498 Senior Thesis
Required Allied Math and Science Courses (18 hours)
MATH 132 College Algebra (or higher math course) CHEM 132 General College Chemistry I CHEM 111 General College Chemistry I Laboratory CHEM 232 General College Chemistry II CHEM 211 General College Chemistry II Laboratory
Remaining 7 hours selected from:
BIOL 116 Environmental Science Laboratory BIOL 231 Environmental Science PHYS 241 Physics I PHYS 242 Physics II PHYS 137 Physical Science PHYS 117 Physical Science Laboratory
Electives (18 hours)
Careers:
The average median wage for Natural Sciences Managers is $137,900 per year with an expected growth rate of 6 percent by 2030.
High School Teacher: $61,820
There is a growing need for qualified high school teachers, especially in scientific fields. High school teachers average a median salary of $61,820 a year, with a growth rate of 8 percent projected over most of the next decade.
Microbiologist: $79,260
Job growth is 9 percent, faster than the national average.
Zoologist/Wildlife Biologist: $64,650
Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animals, those both in captivity and in the wild, and how they interact with their ecosystems.