Bachelor of Science in Biology
Glendale, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
A degree in biology spans the disciplines of biology, zoology, and botany and at ACU, you will develop your appreciation and care of the animal and plant world, including human life. To accomplish this, ACU’s biology program is structured to help you grow in the knowledge of biological sciences, perform and communicate scientific research, and understand the issues involving the interaction of biology with other academic disciplines and the Christian faith.
Why Biology at ACU?
In addition to a faculty-to-student ratio of 17:1 and a rigorous and biblically-integrated curriculum, ACU’s Biology program offers several unique advantages:
- Highly qualified ACU students can achieve early acceptance into one of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine’s (LECOM) medical, dental, or pharmacy schools through our unique affiliated university partnership
- Integration of Christian faith and science
- Small class size with the ability to work closely with faculty and advisors
- The opportunity to gain an appreciation for God’s creation and our role within it as caretakers
- A grounding in all aspects of life from ACU’s unique CORE curriculum.
What will I study?
The Biology program provides a biblical liberal arts foundation with an innovative approach to general studies that reclaims a Christian conception of the Liberal Arts, preparing students to be influential thinkers. Career-related focus areas will include:
- Life processes at different levels of structural organization
- Scientific investigation and research of living systems
- Ethical issues that arise from or are impacted by the biological investigation
- A range of controversies, positions, and approaches to the interdisciplinary and theological implications of biological theory
- A comprehensive program that gives a breadth of knowledge for the entire field of biology
Academic Major Courses
Core requirements accumulate to 30 credits, 15 credits of Biblical and Theological Studies, and 8 credits of science courses. 3 credits of Upper Division Biblical and Theological Studies electives are required.
- CHM 151 General Chemistry I with Lab 4
- CHM 152 General Chemistry II with Lab 4
- CHM 235 Organic Chemistry I with Lab 4
- CHM 236 Organic Chemistry Il with Lab 4
- BIO 301 Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab 4
- BIO 302 Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab 4
- MAT 122 Brief Calculus 3
- BIO 490 Biology Capstone 3
Biology Electives - Academic Major (choose 16 credits)
- BIO 220 Intro. to Sports Medicine w/ Lab 4
- BIO 250 Exercise Physiology w/ Lab 4
- BIO 310 Molecular & Cellular Biology w/ Lab 4
- BIO 320 Microbiology w /Lab 4
- BIO 345 Fundamentals of Ecology w/ Lab 4
- BIO 341 Human Genetics 3
- BIO 356 Nutrition and Wellness 3
- BIO 385 Creation Apologetics 3
- BIO 476 Kinesiology 3
- BIO 410 Bioinformatics 3
- BIO 483 Pathophysiology 4
- BIO 498 Research 1, 2 or 3
- BIO 497 Internship 1, 2 or 3
- PHY 111 General Physics I w/ Lab 4
- PHY 112 General Physics II w/ Lab 4
- PSY 390 Introduction to Neuroscience 4
- Biological Scientists
- Biological Technician
- Laboratory Research Assistant
- Microbiologists
- Pharmaceutical Sales and Research
- Pre-Medicine
- Science Teacher
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