B.S. Degree with a Major in Biology

Program Overview

This traditional 120-credit-hour Biology program provides a comprehensive foundation in biological principles and concepts. Students can choose from various elective courses and areas of concentration, including pre-professional tracks for medicine, dentistry, and veterinary science. The program offers hands-on research opportunities, state-of-the-art facilities, and student organizations to enhance the learning experience. Graduates are prepared for careers in diverse fields such as healthcare, research, education, and environmental science.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Outline:

• Core Courses:
• Basic principles of biology
• Latest developments in biological sciences
• Development of the ability to understand and critically analyze biological issues
• Elective Courses:
• Exposure to several areas of biology, including cellular and organismal studies
• Emphasis on principles and concepts
• Areas of Concentration:
• Pre-Anesthesiologist Assistant
• Pre-Veterinary
• Pre-Medicine

Teaching:

• Faculty: Students work closely with faculty members in the classroom and through research projects outside the classroom.
• Student Organizations: Students can enhance their classroom experience by participating in several student organizations, including the Biology Club, the Pre-Professional Club, and the Horticultural Club.
• Research Opportunities: An annual research trip to Ireland each summer gives students additional opportunities to hone their skills and interact with faculty.
• Facilities: The biology department is housed in a state-of-the-art facility that includes:
• Teaching labs
• Computer lab
• Fully equipped labs

Careers:

• Agricultural Scientist
• Biologist
• Botanist
• Dentist
• Doctor of Medicine
• Ecologist
• Environmental Health and Safety Professional
• Geneticist
• Horticulturalist
• Marine Biologist
• Medical Technician
• Medical Technologist
• Microbiologist
• Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
• Pharmacologist
• Physician's Assistant
• Research Assistant
• Researcher
• Secondary School Biology Teacher
• Technical Writer
• Veterinarian
• Zoologist