BS in Biology (On Campus)

Explore the Science of Life with a Bachelor of Science in Biology

The Bachelor of Science in Biology at Fisher College equips you with a comprehensive foundation in biological sciences, preparing you for careers in biotechnology, biomedical sciences, and health-related fields. This program emphasizes cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology, ensuring a well-rounded scientific education.

With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning and laboratory experience, you will develop critical research skills that set the stage for success in medicine, research, environmental science, and more.

B.A. or B.S. in Biology? Our B.S. in Biology is designed for students pursuing specialized fields like biotechnology, biomedical sciences, or pre-professional tracks (pre-med, pre-vet, and pre-dental). If you are interested in a broader liberal arts approach, consider our B.A. in Biology option.

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B.S. Biology Program Requirements

Program Courses

SC120 General Biology I
SC133 Principles of Chemistry I
SC134 Principles of Chemistry II
SC182 Physics for the Life Sciences: Mechanics
SC183 Physics for the Life Sciences: Electricity and Magnetism
SC210 Public Health & Epidemiology
SC213 Microbiology
SC214 General Biology II
SC225 Introduction to Biotechnology
SC312 Cell and Molecular Biology
SC313 Fundamentals of Biochemistry
SC314 Genetics
SC402 Evolutionary Biology
SC450 Senior Seminar
SC460 Internship Experiential Learning Biology Program Elective (4 credit course)

Total Credits: 62

General Education Requirements

Learning Outcomes

This program will provide students with the opportunity to develop the following competencies and the ability to:

Describe biological concepts at all levels, from cellular to organismal, and across diverse fields.
Discuss complex bioethical issues and principles across medical and scientific communities.
Describe biological innovations within a societal context, understand current research, and anticipate future discoveries.
Demonstrate public speaking, debate, and oral presentation skills regarding scientific concepts.
Evaluate science described in the media or primary literature and form an individual opinion.
Apply reasoning about core biological concepts with emphases on a cellular and molecular scale.
Design cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics experiments with appropriate strategies, controls, and alternative approaches.
Analyze and evaluate cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics data to discover patterns, evaluate critical conclusions, and generate predictions for subsequent experiments.
Communicate cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics in written and oral forms.
Critically evaluate scientific literature in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, and genetics by weighing the merit of a paper's evidence relative to currently accepted explanations/solutions.

*NEW* Fisher's Pre-Medical Pathway program in partnership with St. George's University.

Biology Career Track

Graduates of the Biology degree can obtain traditional laboratory technician jobs in clinical, academic, or industrial research laboratories. Graduates may also pursue secondary education; graduate, medical, dental, physical therapy, or veterinary training and other advanced degrees. The biology degree also prepares its graduates for jobs in numerous other settings, including pharmaceutical positions such as sales or research; science outreach in museums, zoological parks, marine laboratories, or educational organizations; medical equipment sales; science writing in textbook, research, or other scientific organizations and publication platforms; patent law; and forensic analysis.

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