Biology
Biology Programs at Reinhardt University
The Bachelor of Science program in Biology prepares students for medical school, dental school, veterinary school, pharmacy school, and a variety of graduate programs (both Masters and Doctoral programs) in the biological sciences. It also prepares students for a multitude of technical positions in government service, education, the military, private industry, or other areas in the private sector. In addition, the Division of Math and Science offers all courses required to prepare students to enter the following programs at the third year level: engineering, mathematics, respiratory therapy, x-ray technician, physician assistant, medical technology, health information management, and others.
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What You’ll Learn at RU
Students have the ability to do research with professors, go to conferences to share their findings, get experience presenting data to other scientists, and build a network of peers as well as mentors for their next steps upon graduation.
Many of our students have participated in study abroad opportunities that let them delve into and briefly live in the worlds they are studying, like Costa Rica and Ecuador/Galápagos.
Our students have gone into pre-professional programs to become doctors, veterinarians, physical therapists, dentists, pharmacists, teachers, graduate students doing scientific research, and more!
Biology Classes You’ll Take
Here are a few of the Biology classes you might take while pursuing your degree:
- Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (with lab)
- General Zoology (with lab)
- Biology Seminar
- Principles of Ecology (with lab)
Here are a few of the classes you might take for your major electives:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Cell Biology and Physiology
- Immunobiology
- Aquatic Zoology
- Biochemistry
Careers in Biology
$70,000
Average salary in biology as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
10%
Expected career growth for medical scientists from 2022-32 as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Possible Careers
Careers in biology encompass a vast array of opportunities ranging from conducting research in laboratories to exploring biodiversity in natural environments, all aimed at understanding and contributing to the intricate workings of living organisms and ecosystems. Some possible career choices for someone interested in Biology are:
- Research Scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
- Environmental Consultant
- Clinical Research Associate
- Forensic Scientist
- Microbiologist
- Conservation Biologist
- Genetic Counselor
- Wildlife Biologist
- Healthcare Administrator
- Bioinformatics Specialist
- Medical Technologist
- Science Writer/Communicator
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Laboratory Technician
- Botanist
- Zoologist
- Ecologist
- Science Teacher/Professor