Bachelor of Science in Biology
Midway, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Midway University's Bachelor of Science in Biology prepares students for professional schools. The program includes faculty-led research, Research Symposium, honors, and Beta Beta Beta. With low faculty-to-student ratio and strong labs, 90 percent of graduates gain admission to graduate or professional schools. Midway is a private university near Lexington, Kentucky, with about 1,900 students.
Career Outcomes: With advisors, you'll build broad science foundation and tailored coursework. You can pursue medical, dental, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy, and veterinary schools; graduate study in genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, botany, zoology, ecology, environmental sciences; lab and field roles; education; consulting and advocacy.
Midway's Biology program propels students into professional schools that include pharmacy, medicine, veterinary medicine, and physical and occupational therapy.
The numbers speak for themselves – 90 percent of our Biology degree graduates are accepted into graduate and professional schools.
With outstanding science facilities, an impressive record for grads, and a low faculty-to-student ratio, Midway University is your formula for success when pursuing a degree in science.
Program Highlights
Midway University offers a strong science program. Students can select from a major in biology, a minor in biology, or a minor in chemistry. Faculty-led research with students is woven into the curriculum, and seniors present their research during the annual Research Symposium held each semester on campus. Students can also earn honors and be inducted into the Beta Beta Beta Science Honor Society.
Major Course Requirements (Courses in the major require a grade of C or better)
- bio-103 - General Biology I - 3 hours
- bio-104 - General Biology I Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-105 - General Biology II - 3 hours
- bio-106 - General Biology II Laboratory - 1 hour
Choose From the Following Courses
- bio-225 - Microbiology - 3 hours
- bio-241 - Cell Biology - 3 hours
Choose From the Following Courses
- bio-305 - Global Ecology - 3 hours
- bio-312 - General Ecology - 3 hours
Additional Major Course Requirements (Courses in the major require a grade of C or better)
- bio-325 - Genetics and Molecular Biology - 3 hours
- bio-401 - Ethical Issues in Science - 3 hours
- bio-405 - Introduction to Biological Research - 3 hours
- bio-mth-487 - Senior Research Data Collection - 0 hours
- bio-488 - Senior Biology Research - 1 hour
Biology Supporting Courses (Require grade of C or better)
- chm-170 - General Chemistry I - 3 hours
- chm-171 - General Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 hours
- chm-175 - General Chemistry II - 3 hours
- chm-176 - General Chemistry Laboratory II - 1 hour
- chm-330 - Organic Chemistry I - 3 hours
- chm-331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 hour
- chm-335 - Organic Chemistry II - 3 hours
- chm-336 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II - 1 hour
- mth-143 - Trigonometry - 1 hour
- mth-220 - Calculus I - 4 hours
- mth-245 - Probability and Statistics - 3 hours
- psc-240 - Physics I - 3 hours
- psc-241 - Physics Laboratory I - 1 hour
- psc-245 - Physics II - 3 hours
- psc-246 - Physics Laboratory II - 1 hour
Choose 15 additional hours in Major Electives (Courses in the major elective require a C or better) (Students must complete at least two 300- or 400-level laboratories as part of these 15 hours.)
- bio-190 - Anatomy and Physiology I - 3 hours
- bio-191 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-198 - Anatomy and Physiology II - 3 hours
- bio-199 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-204 - Medical Vocabulary - 2 hours
- bio-225 - Microbiology - 3 hours
- bio-226 - Microbiology Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-230 - Principles of Botany - 3 hours
- bio-231 - Principles of Botany Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-241 - Cell Biology - 3 hours
- bio-304 - General Zoology - 3 hours
- bio-306 - General Zoology Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-305 - Global Ecology - 3 hours
- bio-310 - Topics in Biology - 3 hours
- bio-312 - General Ecology - 3 hours
- bio-313 - General Ecology Lab - 1 hour
- bio-314 - Vertebrate Zoology - 3 hours
- bio-315 - Vertebrate Zoology Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-318 - Vertebrate Embryology - 3 hours
- bio-319 - Vertebrate Embryology Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-320 - Histology - 2 hours
- bio-321 - Histology Laboratory - 2 hours
- bio-326 - Immunology - 3 hours
- bio-327 - Immunology Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-325 - Genetics and Molecular Biology - 3 hours
- bio-328 - Genetics and Molecular Biology Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-420 - Biochemistry - 3 hours
- bio-421 - Biochemistry Laboratory - 1 hour
- bio-485 - Internship - 3 hours
General Education Hours - 40
Elective Hours - 8
Total Hours to Complete - 120
Upon completion of the curriculum, students will:
- Describe the organization of biological organisms.
- Explain the chemical and physical basis of biological systems.
- Describe the molecular and structural unity and diversity among organisms in the three domains of life.
- Explain how organisms across phylogenetic taxa develop and function within habitats and niches in their environments.
- Conduct research ethically in a biological sub-discipline and communicate scientific data in written theses and/or public presentations.
- Critically evaluate scientific information from a variety of sources.
Traditional Undergraduate Student Scholarships
Students can only receive one merit scholarship.
Type A - Academic Merit Scholarships
Ruth Slack Roach Leadership Scholarship Program
The Ruth Slack Roach Leadership Scholarship program was created in September 1996 in memory of Ruth Slack Roach, a great community servant-leader. The purpose of the Midway University Ruth Slack Roach Leadership Scholarship program (RSR) is to develop women as leaders dedicated to personal and community service exemplified in the life of Ruth Slack Roach.
Students in the program carry out community service projects dedicated to Ruth’s memory and study principles of servant leadership to prepare them to carry on her legacy of service-centered leadership. Students develop leadership skills as they create and implement their projects.
The Scholar will serve as a Student Director of the RSR Leadership program and will be a mentor to the Ruth Slack Roach Leadership program participants, helping them to develop their leadership skills and their commitment to service. She will assist with the development of the RSR program and will oversee the planning and implementation of projects undertaken by participants in the program. The Scholar serves as a liaison between the members and the program advisor and will organize regular meetings of the Ruth Slack Roach participants. The Scholar will perform general administrative duties as assigned by the program advisor.
Scholarship Application Requirements
- Applicants must be bachelor’s degree-seeking female residential students who hold a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA and 60 earned credit hours.
- Qualified candidates will have the opportunity at the end of their sophomore year to apply for a scholarship that will cover full tuition.
- This scholarship is open to students interested in holding a leadership position and who have a commitment to community service.
- Applicants will interview with the Ruth Slack Roach Executive Committee, and the recipient of the award is chosen by the committee members.
- The recipient is required to live on campus.
- In accepting the scholarship, the Scholar agrees to a commitment of two years to the program with semester renewal based on a review of the self-assessment.
The Midway University Biology program will give you a firm foundation from which to launch a career and opportunities to follow a variety of paths.
Working closely with your advisors, you’ll develop a plan that gives both a broad foundation in the sciences and a specific course of study for your preferred field.
With dedication, you’ll be equipped to pursue:
- Medical, Dental, Pharmacy, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Veterinary schools
- Graduate programs in Genetics & Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Botany and Zoology, Ecology, and Environmental Sciences.
- Private and public sector jobs in labs and field work
- Biology and Environmental Education
- Consulting and Advocacy organizations
