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Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology
Unlock an exciting career in science or medicine with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Neumann University.
At Neumann, we prioritize hands-on experiences for our biology students. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn by doing in your interactive college biology classes and internships.
Choose from three options to prepare for your target career: Biology, Biology with Medical Lab Science, Accelerated Three-Year Biology Degree, and Pre-Medical Studies.
You can also choose to participate in one of our pre-professional programs available to biology majors. Our special pre-med advising program helps you make sure you graduate prepared for medical school. Meanwhile, our pre-chiropractic, pre-podiatric and pre-pharmacy programs help you earn your advanced degree early, with preferential admissions to respected graduate schools.
Whatever track you choose for your biology degree, you’ll graduate with a wealth of experience and a deep understanding of how to apply biological sciences to your future career.
Study under renowned faculty — including faculty with specialties in osteosarcoma, pathogenic microbiology, animal models, bacteriophage, bioorganic and organic chemistry, and pharmacology — and do real scientific work as part of your college biology major. This type of research includes invasive species, novel antibiotic research, and the SEA-PHAGES program. Plus, all biology students will have the opportunity to work in off-campus settings through an internship before graduating.
Bachelor of Science in Biology – Program Overview
Features
Outcomes
Required Courses
Technical Requirements
Tuition
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Features
- Neumann offers four biology options: Biology, Accelerated Three-Year Biology Degree, Biology with Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), and the Pre-Medical Studies.
- Biology with Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
- Pre-professional programs available for chiropractic, podiatry and pharmacy
- All undergraduate biology majors gain real-world experience through an internship
- 120 credit hours for biology (3 & 4-year) and pre-medical studies; 125 credit hours for MLS
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Learning Outcomes
- Apply the key concepts of biological and natural sciences.
- Accurately perform a range of laboratory procedures that include the latest in technological advances.
- Apply the process of science including using the scientific method, conducting literature searches, and writing reviews on scientific topics.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in both written and oral formats.
- Evaluate scientific problems using critical thinking skills related to the life sciences.
- Synthesize professional and ethical standards required of scientists including exploration of career opportunities and benefits of continuing education.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Required Courses
- BIO 107 General Biology I 3 Credits
- BIO 117 General Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 108 General Biology II 3 Credits
- BIO 118 General Biology II Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 232 Genetics 3 Credits
- BIO 242 Genetics Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 233 Ecology 3 Credits
- BIO 243 Ecology Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 330 Cellular and Molecular Biology 3 Credits
- BIO 458 Senior Capstone I 2 Credits
- BIO 459 Senior Capstone II 2 Credits
- Internship Course 3 Credits
- BIO ELEC 3 Biology Elective Lectures with Lab 12 Credits
- CHEM 107 General Chemistry I 3 Credits
- CHEM 117 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 108 General Chemistry II 3 Credits
- CHEM 118 General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits
- CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits
- CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 312 Biochemistry 3 Credits
- CHEM 322 Biochemical Laboratory Techniques 1 Credit
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- MATH 103 College Algebra or MATH 110 Precalculus 3 Credits
- MATH 225 Applied Calculus or MATH 250 Calculus I 3 Credits
- PHY 107 Physics I 3 Credits
- PHY 117 Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHY 108 Physics II 3 Credits
- PHY 118 Physics II Laboratory 1 Credit
- Physics Based Calculus is also an option: PHY130/135 and PHY131/136
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Technical Requirements
Laptop devices are required for use with testing software. Mac and Windows operating systems meeting the minimum requirements are supported. Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser will be used for many of the science courses.
- Operating System: 64-bit versions of Windows 10 or Windows 11. Alternate versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11, such as Windows RT and Windows 10 and 11 S, are NOT supported at this time.
- CPU Processor: Non-ARM-based processor supported by your operating system.
- RAM: 4GB of usable RAM or higher – At least 8GB on the computer.
- Hard drive: 4GB or higher of available space. – At least a 256GB hard drive.
- Screen resolution: At least 1280 x 768. Scaling should be set to 100%.
- Administrator-level account permissions.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Tuition
Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
Program-Specific Requirements:
- A scientific calculator which is independent of your computer, cell phone or tablet/iPad.
- A reusable laboratory coat that will be used for all Biology and Chemistry Labs.
- Chemical splash goggles.
Laboratory fees may apply. See the financial assistance link for more details: Program Specific Fees.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Admissions Requirements
For incoming first year students: students must have an overall high school GPA of 2.4 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Have a cumulative High School science GPA of 2.5 or higher and completed both Biology and Chemistry in High School with a “C” or better.
- If Chemistry was not taken, then the Math GPA will be used in place of the requirement.
- Have completed Algebra II with a grade of a “C” or better. If Algebra II was not completed, then the student is required to take both MATH103 College Algebra at the same time as CHEM107/117 General Chemistry I w/lab.
For incoming transfer students: students must have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and a minimum science GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All completed Math and Science courses must be completed with a “C” or better to be accepted as transfer credits.
For more information on the admissions requirements for this program, visit our admissions page.
Every time that we enter the lab, the professors do their best to make sure it's like a real scenario that we're going through.
— VICTORIA DOWER
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About the Industry
The opportunities available to college biology majors are numerous and varied. Many students go on to become physician assistants, osteopaths or doctors. Those who choose the clinical laboratory science route may work as laboratory technicians or research scientists. Other common career choices include botanists, health care service professionals, medical writers, wildlife and environmental management professionals and more.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median salary of a biology degree is $75,000. Salary opportunities for biology graduates are as varied as their career opportunities, and the field graduates pursue will have a significant impact on their future earnings. Those who pursue advanced degrees in the health care profession (i.e. medical doctors, veterinarians, etc.) have median salaries of over $130,000.
Biology degree holders can find employment in health care organizations, pharmaceutical companies, clinical laboratories and many more settings. Employers with a history of hiring Neumann graduates include Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies, QS Pharma, Siemens and more.
About the Program
Our biology degree coursework is hands-on and interactive. For example, we offer classes in which you’ll be able to isolate bacteriophages, annotate genomes and get your work published in national journals — a rare opportunity for college biology majors.
As part of your coursework, you’ll complete an internship in an off-campus setting. Medical laboratory science students fulfill this requirement through their practicum, while secondary education students fulfill it through student teaching.
Students in the clinical laboratory science track will graduate prepared to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification Examination for Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS).
Secondary education students will complete all their secondary teacher certification requirements, including student teaching, and will be able to take the PRAXIS II exam to be certified as a biology and/or general science teacher.
There are no other certifications required for undergraduate college biology degrees.
For more opportunities in the science program at Neumann, consider our BA in Biology, Pre-Medical Studies, or BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
WHERE NEUMANN BIOLOGY MAJORS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL:
95% of our 2024 graduates are either employed, enrolled in graduate programs, or volunteering within 3 months of graduation.
Employed:
- Resolian
- US Patent Office
- EMG International
- Frontage Laboratories, Inc.
- QS Pharma
- Novo Nordisk
- Siemens
- Penn Medicine
- Synchrogenix
- Teligent Pharma, Inc.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
- The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
- Cytokinetics
- Merck
- DSM-Firmenich
- KCAS Bio (FlowMetric, Inc.)
Graduate School:
- Temple University
- Wilmington University
- Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Saint Joseph’s University
- Duquesne University
- Drexel University
- Sacred Heart University
- Penn State College of Medicine
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Lock Haven University
- Neumann University
- PCOM
- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry
- Villanova University
- West Chester University
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