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Overview of the BS in Biology Degree Program
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 Clinical Lab Science, and Pre-Medicine.
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 is marine biology, 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, citizen scientists, 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
Tuition
Admissions Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Features
Available Options:
- Biology
- Biology with Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) — Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
- Pre-Medicine
- 120 credit hours for general biology; 129 credit hours for MLS
- Pre-professional programs available for chiropractic, podiatry and pharmacy
- All undergraduate college biology majors complete an internship
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Learning Outcomes
- Apply the key concepts of biological and natural sciences.
- Perform a range of laboratory procedures that includes the latest in technological advances.
- Evaluate the processes of science including using the scientific method, conducting literature searches, and writing reviews on scientific topics.
- Demonstrate effective communic0ation 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 340 Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory 1 Credit
- 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 – Tuition
Tuition is based on the number of credits students are enrolled in. For more information, visit the Office of Financial Assistance.
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology – Admissions Requirements
- For the Bachelor of Science in Biology incoming first year students must have an overall high school GPA of 2.45 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 the Bachelor of Science in Biology, Pre-Medical Studies Option incoming first year students must have an overall high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Have a cumulative High School science GPA of 3.0 or higher and completed both Biology and Chemistry in High School with a “C” or better.
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 more information on the admissions requirements for this program, visit our admissions page.
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What are the careers?
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...What are the careers?
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.What are the salaries for biology majors?
The median salary of a biology major is $51,000. Salary opportunities for biology graduates are as varied as their career opportunities, and the field...
What are the salaries for biology majors?
The median salary of a biology major is $51,000. 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. Some health care professions have median salaries of over $100,000.
Who are the employers?
Biology degree holders can find employment in health care organizations, pharmaceutical companies, clinical laboratories and many more settings. Employers with a history of...
Who are the employers?
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 CVS Pharmacy, QS Pharma, Siemens and more.
What is the coursework like for the BS in biology?
Our biology degree coursework is hands-on and interactive. For example, we offer classes in which you’ll be able to isolate bacteriophages, annotate...
What is the coursework like for the BS in biology?
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. Clinical laboratory students fulfill this requirement through their practicum, while secondary education students fulfill it through student teaching.
What are the certification exams?
Students in the clinical laboratory science track will graduate prepared to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification...
What are the certification exams?
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.
What are other related programs at Neumann?
For more opportunities at Neumann related to the biological sciences, consider our BS in Health Sciences or BS in Nursing.
What are other related programs at Neumann?
For more opportunities at Neumann related to the biological sciences, consider our BS in Health Sciences or BS in Nursing.
WHERE NEUMANN BIOLOGY MAJORS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN GRADUATE SCHOOL:
Employed:
- CVS Pharmacy
- EMG International
- Frontage Laboratories, Inc.
- QS Pharma
- Novo Nordisk
- Siemens
- Synchrogenix
- Teligent Pharma, Inc.
- Teva Pharmaceuticals
Graduate School:
- Drexel University
- Jefferson University
- Lock Haven University
- Neumann University
- PCOM
- Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- St. Joseph’s University
- University of Maryland School of Dentistry
- Villanova University
- West Chester University
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