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B.S. / B.A. in Biology
Degree Details
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Required Hours
University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 72 (Choice of 7 tracks)
Electives: 3-13
Total Required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
Tracks
Find specific program information for each track at the “View Catalog” button.
General Biology (BA)
General Biology (BS)
Health Professions (BS)
Health Professions Cooperative (BS)
Cellular/Molecular Biology (BS)
Organismal Biology (BS)
Wildlife Biology (BS)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (BS)
High School Teacher Certification (BS)
Example Coursework
- Ecology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
View the catalog for a complete listing of courses.
Minor Available
Yes! ACU offers a minor in this study. You can learn more about this minor by viewing the catalog or explore all of the minors available at the button below.
Application Deadlines
Early Application Deadline
November 1
Application Deadline
February 1
National Decision Day
May 1
Department
Career Options
Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with this degree.
Biomedical engineer
Conservation scientist
Ecologist
Geneticist
Medical school
Nutritionist
See more below!
Curriculum
What is the Difference in the Biology Degrees?
Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in biology program is a rigorous path that prepares you for a variety of careers through six tracks – Cellular/Molecular Biology, General Biology, Health Professions, Organismal Biology, Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Wildlife Biology. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in research projects and meet specialized requirements to prepare you for graduate or professional school or an immediate career in the field.
Bachelor of Arts
The B.A. in biology program is tailored for students who are pursuing careers as physician’s assistants. You’ll take the required prerequisite courses for P.A. school and gain hands-on experience through the shadowing of healthcare professionals and service to the community as medical scribes and healthcare assistants.
Bachelor of Science -Teaching
The Biology-Teaching Bachelor of Science program offers two tracks (Composite Sciences and Life Sciences) for teaching at the K-12 level. You’ll receive solid backgrounds in pedagogy through the Teacher Education Program and science through the biology department. By serving as a biology lab teaching assistant the semester before you begin your student teaching, you’ll have an opportunity to pair your skills as a teacher with your knowledge in biology in a real-world setting.
Career Paths with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology
Want a degree that can prepare you for an exciting career in a vast number of innovative fields? A biology degree offers paths to the fascinating worlds of ecology, conservation, biomedical engineering and more.
- Biologist
- Biological technician
- Microbiologist
- Biochemist
- Biophysicist
- Conservation scientist
- Nutritionist
- Biomedical engineer
- Geneticist
- Ecologist
- Medical school