生物学学位

科学 & Technology faculty guide inquiry into the origins of life, from the molecular to the global. Students will engage in laboratory 和 field experiences to develop their scientific perspective.

我们是生物. We are reminded of this at the beginning 和 at the end, at birth 和 death.”—Mary Roach, The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers.

学位:B.A. 和B.S.

在 生物学 和 生物 Sciences program students can follow a number of concentrations:

• Pre-Medical Science: Students choose this track, designed to lead to admission to graduate schools in medicine, 牙科, 验光, 药店, 兽医, 生物学, 化学, 和 other health professions.
• Pre-Physical Therapy: Integrates coursework in 生物学, 化学, 和 physical education to prepare students for physical therapy school. (Also recommended for occupational therapy)
• Environmental: Focuses on the ecological principles 和 environmental issues involved in our natural world. 职业生涯 include park ranger, naturalist, state 和 federal conservation, 和 graduate school.
• Secondary 教育 Certification: Offers a secondary teacher certification program in conjunction with the 教育学院 for students seeking a career as a junior high or as a high school or a graduate school teacher.
• Clinical Laboratory Science Degree: Focused on medical technology in collaboration with academically affiliated hospitals. Clinical Laboratory Science is also referred to as Medical Laboratory Science. Prepares students for working in hospital laboratories.
• Pre-Occupational Therapy: Integrates coursework in 生物学, 化学, 和 psychology to prepare students for occupational therapy school.

 Active Learning Opportunities

Our students gain professional experience through a variety of opportunities:

• Through study abroad opportunities investigate tropical destinations.
• Collect data for the Missouri Stream Team 和 君主看.
• Paid internships at top-notch local agencies 和 institutions.
• Participate in field 和 lab work.
• The Pre-Professional Science Club paves your way to a future in science.
• Job shadowing in the health care setting.
• Faculty-led student research
• Engage in our Franciscan Mission of environmental stewardship through the Environmental Club.

A Few of Your Career Options