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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. Complete the form to learn more about earning a degree in biology.
B.S. / B.A. in Biology
Degree Details
These are the important details you will need to keep in mind as you prepare your application and degree plan.
Tracks
Find specific program information for each track at the “View Catalog” button.
General Biology, BA (BIOL-BIOA)
Health Professions, BS (BIOL-BIOH)
Health Professions Cooperative, BS (BIOL-HPCO)
Cellular/Molecular Biology, BS (BIOL-BICM)
Organismal Biology, BS (BIOL-BIOO)
Wildlife Biology, BS (BIOL-BIOW)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine, BS (BIOL-BIOV)
High School Teacher Certification – Composite Sciences, BS (BIOT-BTCS)
High School Teacher Certification – Life Science, BS (BIOT-BIOT)
General Biology, BS (BIOL-BIOG)
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
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
Minor Available
Yes
Department
Biology
Application Deadlines
Early Application Deadline
November 1
Application Deadline
February 1
National Candidates
May 1
Curriculum
Bachelor of Science in Biology
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 in Biology
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 in Biology-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 as in biology in a real-world setting.
Careers
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