Biology Degree

Biology

Biology Degree Overview

Biology strives to challenge the intellectual curiosity of students by emphasizing the complexity and interrelatedness of life systems as revealed through the unifying law of evolution. Classroom and laboratory experiences are complemented by off-campus opportunities designed to prepare students for professional and graduate programs. The biology curriculum is the appropriate choice in preparation for numerous professions related to the life sciences. The biology curriculum provides excellent preparation for many professions related to the life sciences, including medicine, dentistry, and allied health fields. Classroom and laboratory experiences are complemented by off-campus research and internship opportunities designed to prepare students for professional and graduate programs.

The biology department also offers degrees in biochemistry and neuroscience.

Biology Degree

Centenary’s biology program offers both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science degree and provides a broad background for both the future biologist and the non-science student.

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Biology Degree FAQs

What are some biology courses I may take?

Some featured courses include Biology 101: Principles and Methods of Biology, Cell Biology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, and Developmental Biology.

What can I do with a degree in Biology?

Involving post-secondary education:

Medicine (MD/DO)
Veterinary Medicine
Dentistry
Physician Assistant Studies
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Pharmacy
Research Science
Biotechnology
Environmental Science
Public Health

Without post-secondary education:

Different Technicians-Research, Wildlife and Conservation, Aquarium, Forensic Science
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Medical Device Sales Representative
Public Health or Clinical Research Program Coordinator
Teacher
Science Writer
Museum Educator

Graduate and Professional Partnerships

Centenary is proud to partner with many graduate and professional programs that create a direct pathway for eligible students.

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Faculty

Centenary is known for its outstanding faculty. The Biology department is home to some of the best!

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Health and Medicine Programs

A biology degree from Centenary is the first step that can lead to many other opportunities and programs such as Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy and many more!

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Biology Degree Requirements

Major Requirements for the B.S. in Biology

1. 32 credit hours in biology including BIOL 101, BIOL 202, and BIOL 204. At least 20 hours must be 300-level or above. No more than 8 hours of the 32 may be from Independent Study or Internship.

2. Supportive courses:

MATH 115 as the Symbolic Reasoning Exploration course requirement
MATH 201 or ECON 204 or PSY 304 as B.S. second quantitative requirement
CHEM 121/123 as the Natural Sciences Exploration course requirement
CHEM 122/124, CHEM 201/211, CHEM 202/212, PHYS 104/114, and PHYS 105/115

Major Requirements for the B.A. in Biology

1. 30 credit hours in biology including BIOL 101, BIOL 202, and BIOL 204. At least 16 hours must be at 300-level or above. No more than 8 hours of the thirty may be from Independent Study or Internship.

2. Supportive courses:

MATH 107 or 115 as the Symbolic Reasoning Exploration course requirement
CHEM 121/123 as the Natural Sciences Exploration course requirement
CHEM 122/124
ECON 204 or PSY 304

Minor Requirements for Biology

Students electing to minor in biology must take at least 20 hours of biology, including BIOL 101, BIOL 202, and BIOL 204, and at least 6 hours at the 300-level or above.

Contact Info

Scott Chirhart

Dean of Health Sciences, Warters Chair of Biology Department, Associate Professor of Biology

Mickle Hall, 213

318.869.5209 schirhar@centenary.edu

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