The Department of Biology & Biochemistry offers majors in Biology, Biochemistry and Health Sciences. These degrees prepare you for a wide variety of careers or entry into professional schools, including graduate programs in biology, biochemistry, and the health professions, such as medical school, nursing, physician assistant, dental, chiropractic, pharmacy, veterinary, and physical therapy.

Degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, and the Health Sciences are in high demand in today's society, and we strive to approach these disciplines based on inquiry and critical thinking within the framework of a Christian worldview.

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In the Department of Biology & Biochemistry, you'll get the opportunity to take a number of unique and fun classes such as:

• Genetics: Learn about the structure and function of DNA, how it is passed on from parents to offspring and how it is studied and manipulated for human good.
• Human Anatomy: Use state-of-the-art Human Anatomy digital resources including a virtual human cadaver dissection in lecture and a full semester cat dissection.
• Microbiology: Study organisms too small to be seen without magnification and learn about the basic biology of organisms such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
• Animal Biology: Select animals to study for a 120-gallon aquarium and survey and dissect everything from sea sponges to lobsters to snakes and ferrets.
• Winter Ecology: Learn the effects of winter abiotic conditions on organisms and the influence of winter on wildlife management.

Our graduates are prepared for employment in biology related fields or to enter graduate or professional schools at the nation's top graduate programs. Students will gain experience in the lab and in the field with research equipment and instruments. Lastly, our students study under the guidance of Christian professors who will lead them in spiritual formation as they come to better know the Creator through understanding of His Creation.