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Are you interested in Biology?
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Ignite your passion at ACU!
Our hands on activities will help you learn how to be a biologist, not just how to memorize biological facts. We go out into the world and ask questions about the life around us. ACU will ignite your curiosity and love of learning through a degree in Biology.
B.S. or B.A. in Biology
Degree Details
Learn more about this degree plan in the course catalog at the button below.
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Tracks & Degree Options
Find specific program information for each track at the “View Catalog” button.
General Biology (BA)
General Biology (BS)*
Health Professions (BS)
Cellular/Molecular Biology (BS)
Organismal Biology (BS)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (BS)
Wildlife Biology (BS)
Enquire about this related degrees:
- Health Professions (fast-track) Cooperative – Biochemistry (BS)**
- *High School Teacher Certification (BS)
- Composite Sciences
- Life Sciences
**Contact the department for more information on this accelerated learning opportunity
Required Hours
University Hours: 56
Major Hours: 72 (Choice of 7 tracks)
Electives: 3-13
Total Required: 128 credit hours*
*Based on track selection
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. We encourage you to contact the department, for further assistance on how to enhance your degree with this minor.
Department
Career Options
Consider the wide range of exciting careers available with this degree.
Biomedical engineer
Conservation scientist
Ecologist
Geneticist
Medical school
Nutritionist
Teacher
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 a program that allows for more flexibility and greater exposure to fields of study outside of the sciences, while still allowing a focus in biology and providing a path for a biology-related career.
High School Teacher Certification – Biology
- Composite Sciences
- Life Sciences
The Biology-Teaching Bachelor of Science program offers two tracks 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
The ACU Department of Biology integrates a Christian worldview with strong academic instruction and experience, educating students for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.