- Student to faculty ratio: 11:1
- Typical class size: 20 - 25
- 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· family:1
Biology
Biology is life. Within this scientific realm lies the basis for the structure and function of all living things. Studying biology at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· leads to a greater understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
The scope of biology as a program of study may be big, but the size of biology classes and labs at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· is not. Here you will not get lost among a sea of students in a huge lecture hall. The student-to-teacher ratio at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· means more opportunities for you to:
- Use high-grade equipment and facilities
- Participate in hands-on research, often in conjunction with faculty
- Be seen and heard, and your contributions valued
Program Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Biology is recommended for students who want a concentrated biological sciences program—preparing you for careers in which an in-depth knowledge of the biological sciences is expected—while the Bachelor of Arts in Biology allows more time to study other areas of the liberal arts, as well as an opportunity to pursue a double major.
Over the course of this program, you will take 22 credits worth of core biology courses, regardless of whether you choose the B.S. or B.A. track. Both tracks also require you to take courses in chemistry, mathematics, and the liberal arts.
Life After 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·
The biology program at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· prepares you for a variety of career and post-graduate options. In addition to graduate study, alumni of the program have gone on to distinguished careers in, among others:
- Medical professions
- Secondary and college teaching
- Research
- Conservation
- Public health
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Integrated Science and Health Sciences BuildingThe Integrated Science and Health Sciences (ISHS) Building provides greater avenues for the cross-disciplinary scientific learning and research initiatives at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·.
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“ The biology program at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· did a great job in terms of rigor in preparing me for medical school. ”
“ I believe I have gotten great value out of my education at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·. The impact of great professors who are focused on the quality of your education paired with small classes is incredibly important. ”
“ Because 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· is so small, I’m able to make really nice connections with my professors and work very closely with them, which just helps me in the long run because they’re such great mentors. ”
“ Working as a learning assistant in the Biology Department has been one of the most impactful experiences at 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ·, because seeing students grow is what truly matters. ”
“ 91Âé¶¹¾«Æ· will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and connections to be successful. ”
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