Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Columbia, USA
DEGREE TYPE
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 25,800 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission; for optimum scholarship consideration: priority admission I: apply by November 1; priority admission II: apply by February 1
** 2023-2024 tuition; total direct costs: $40,172; total cost of attendance: $46,007
Key Summary
About : This Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Biology program provides a comprehensive foundation in the biological sciences. Students will explore various areas, including cellular and molecular biology, ecology, and genetics. The curriculum combines theoretical knowledge with practical laboratory experience to prepare graduates for various career paths in the life sciences.
Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as biomedical research, environmental consulting, education, and healthcare. This program also provides a strong base for those looking to advance into professional studies, including medicine or veterinary medicine.
Introduction
Explore your scientific passions and customize a path that reflects your goals.
Biology at Stephens includes pre-med and pre-vet emphasis areas. Whether you want to be a research scientist or prepare for nursing, veterinary medicine, dental or medical school, Stephens is the place to pursue your dreams.
Program Features
- Learn vital laboratory and biotechnology skills in our newly renovated Pillsbury Science Center labs.
- Collaborate with Biology and Health Science students and learn from dedicated faculty as part of the School of Health Sciences.
- Get a solid science foundation that prepares you for medical, veterinary medicine, dental, or other professional schools.
- Join Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta), the biology honor society.
Stephens’ Small Class Advantage
- Faculty who know you can better personalize your curriculum path, help you make connections, give referrals and recommendations, and answer questions about your graduate school applications.
- Research opportunities are available even for first-year students.
- Small class sizes make for interesting class discussions within an environment that welcomes questions.
- Students have more opportunities to take on leadership roles.
- Studying science at a women’s college has a specific advantage.
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Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Curriculum
Major Requirements
- Based on the 2020-2021 Curriculum Catalog
- Degree: BA
- Curriculum: Biology (BIO)
- Elective Courses: 47 credits
- General Education Courses: 31 credits
- Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD): 8 Non-Credit Classes
- Major courses: 42 credits
Biology: 25 credits
- BIO 181 Principles of Biology I (with lab), 3 credits
- BIO 181L Principles of Biology Lab, 1 credit
- BIO 182 Principles of Biology II (with Lab), 4 credits
- BIO 493 Senior Project Capstone, 3 credits
- BIO 496 Research/Clinical Internship, 3 credits
- CHM 111 General College Chemistry I (with lab), 3 credits
- CHM 111L General College Chemistry I Lab, 1 credit
- CHM 112 General College Chemistry II (with lab), 4 credits
- MAT 207 Introduction to Statistics, 3 credits
- PHY 211 College Physics I (with lab), 4 credits
300 Level Category: 11 credits
- BIO 311 Microbiology, 3 credits
- BIO 311L Microbiology Lab, 1 credit
- BIO 315 Immunology, 3 credits
- BIO 370 Evolutionary Biology, 3 credits
- BIO 380 Topics in Biology, 3 credits
- BIO 320 Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 321 Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 330 Pathophysiology, 3 credits
- BIO 392 Cellular and Molecular Biology, 3 credits
- BIO 392L Cellular and Molecular Biology Lab, 1 credit
200 Level Category: 6 credits
- BIO 247 Anatomy & Physiology I, 3 credits
- BIO 248 Anatomy & Physiology II, 3 credits
- BIO 280 Topics in Biology, 3 credits
- BIO 284 Vertebrate Zoology (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 290 Genetics (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 201 Human Movement Science, 3 credits
- BIO 211 Medical Microbiology, 3 credits
- BIO 211L Medical Microbiology Lab, 1 credit
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Curriculum
Major Requirements
- Based on the 2020-2021 Curriculum Catalog
- Degree: BS
- Curriculum: Biology (BIO)
- Elective Courses: 41 credits
- General Education Courses: 31 credits
- Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD): 8 Non-Credit Classes
- Major courses: 48 credits
Required: 27 credits
- BIO 181 Principles of Biology I (with lab), 3 credits
- BIO 181L Principles of Biology Lab, 1 credit
- BIO 182 Principles of Biology II (with Lab), 4 credits
- BIO 292, 0 credits
- BIO 493 Senior Project Capstone, 3 credits
- CHM 111 General College Chemistry I (with lab), 3 credits
- CHM 111L General College Chemistry I Lab, 1 credit
- CHM 112 General College Chemistry II (with lab), 4 credits
- PHY 211 College Physics I (with lab), 4 credits
- PHY 212 College Physics II (with lab), 4 credits
Choose at least 6: 21 credits
- BIO 284 Vertebrate Zoology (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 290 Genetics (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 311 Microbiology, 3 credits
- BIO 311L Microbiology Lab, 1 credit
- BIO 315 Immunology, 3 credits
- BIO 320 Anatomy and Physiology I (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 321 Anatomy and Physiology II (with lab), 4 credits
- BIO 410 Biochemistry, 3 credits
- CHM 341 Organic Chemistry I (with lab), 4 credits
- CHM 342 Organic Chemistry II (with lab), 4 credits
- CHM 381 Environmental Chemistry, 3 credits
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