生物学学位课程

理学士(理学学士.S.) in Biology Overview

Our biology program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the biological sciences, preparing them for a wide range of career paths in fields such as healthcare, research, 保护和教育. Our degree programs provide the flexibility to lead you to the career of your dreams. 你的专业顾问会一路帮助你, you can mix and match majors and minors to get the perfect degree tailored to you and your career aspirations. 此外，你将在文科方面打下坚实的基础.

In our small, open classrooms, you’ll receive personalized interaction with your experienced professors and gain hands-on experience conducting laboratory and field research. Our professors hold terminal degrees and have diverse experience in education, 研究及工业领域. 你将学习诸如生物伦理学之类的主题, 生物学原理, physiology, 生态与科学传播.

Degree curriculum – Credit hours vary depending on concentration

辅修课程- 20学分

Students pursuing an undergraduate degree in biology at SMWC choose a concentration for their studies in one of three areas, 为了专注于他们最感兴趣的领域:

General –

The Biology concentration is a general major that includes a breadth of study in the many areas of biology in the context of the liberal arts tradition of the College. The curriculum includes required courses to ensure that students have the knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the field and/or graduate study and elective courses which allow students to tailor the major to their interests. Small classes, lectures, seminars and hands-on laboratory experiences are associated with most courses, aiding in developing problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Biostatistics –

For students that are interested in using their knowledge of biology to analyze biological and health data, the Biostatistics concentration will help develop skills in statistical methods and data analysis. This will aid students in their ability to investigate urgent research questions in medicine, biology, and public health.

Pre-Professional –

对医学感兴趣的学生, dental, veterinary, pharmacy, physical therapy and other allied health careers are encouraged to pursue the Pre-Professional Studies concentration. This concentration provides the preparation necessary for students to apply to professional programs in the aforementioned advanced areas of study and to successfully complete the appropriate admissions examination [i.e., the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) to enter med school]. Developing the ability of each student as a creative problem solver for the scientific age is the goal of the department.

FAQs

What is biology?
生物学是对所有生物的研究. At SMWC, 你将学习广泛的生物学主题, from the structure and function of cells and organisms to the ecology and evolution of living systems, 为您提供全面的知识库. 你可以从分子的角度研究生物学, cellular, 有机体和生态系统层面, all while developing your abilities as a technical problem-solver.

为什么要拿生物学学位?
A bachelor’s degree in biology sets you up for success whether you want to move on to a professional degree program, do research in a lab or have a foundational understanding of biology for a job in business. Growing markets like pharmacy depend on a thorough understanding of biology. Our students have the opportunity to work on professional-level research projects with faculty members and gain practical experience before entering the field.

拿了生物学学位能做什么?
如果你有生物学学士学位, there are several different paths you can take in your post-grad career. Students may decide to go on to medical or graduate school or go straight to work in the field. 生物学工作包括许多行业的实验室工作, 包括药品, food, and agriculture. 其他机会包括:

• Medicine
  • Doctor of medicine
  • 医生助理
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Optometry
• Physical therapy

Remember, adding a double major or a minor can help prepare students for a variety of jobs. You could also choose to pursue a teaching license for grades 7 through 12 in middle/high school life sciences education. Students wishing to pursue large animal veterinary medicine may choose to also complete training in the campus equine studies area. Combining biology with other classes unlocks even more career opportunities:

• Biology teacher
• Botanist
• Ecologist
• 环境保护主任
• Microbiologist
• 药品销售
• Physiologist
• 科研技术人员
• 科学的摄影师
• Zoologist

Here are a few companies graduates have gone to work for after receiving their biology degree from SMWC:

• 联邦航空管理局
• 礼来公司
• 拉什医疗中心
• 陶氏化学公司
• 梅奥诊所

Check out our blog 拥有生物学学位可以从事的5种职业

What is the average annual salary of someone with a biology degree?
根据美国劳工统计局的数据, employment of biological scientists is projected to grow 5% from 2019 to 2029. 当你看起薪时, keep in mind that the cost of living and opportunities to move with a career or industry sector should also factor into your decision. 拥有生物学学士学位的人的平均工资是 $60,933 据ZipRecruiter报道.com.

SMWC提供了哪些支持和资源?
The 学习资源中心 (LRC) provides exceptional, personalized learning resource services to encourage student success. LRC提供一系列的学术支持服务, 包括一个写作中心, tutoring, 大学成功课程等等.

圣玛丽森林学院 is routinely ranked by US News and World Report among the 中西部地区最好的大学 and the 最具价值学校. Our departments are also routinely ranked for their individual degree programs.
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