The mission of the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology program at 青青草视频 is to create quality educational experiences in all areas of biology and chemistry, especially those integral to the health of the population. The core principles of scientific inquiry and ethics serve to integrate coursework throughout the curriculum.
Students enrolled in the biology bachelor鈥檚 degree program can choose from four specialized educational tracks or pathways: Biochemical Analysis (BA), Pre-Professional Human Medicine (HMED), the Accelerated 3+2 Pathway to Physician Assistant Studies (3+2 PA) or the Accelerated 3+3 Pathway to DPT Studies (3+3 DPT).
Through the multidisciplinary biology major, students will learn the fundamentals of biology, chemistry and physics as well as gain hands-on experience in laboratory settings. Depending on the educational track, students have the opportunity to take classes in subjects such as psychology, microbiology, instrumental analysis, human anatomy and physiology, organic chemistry, vocations in the life sciences, pathophysiology and forensics.
For most of the tracks, view the Admission Requirements page for undergraduate programs. The 3+2 PA track has specific admissions requirements.
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Let your interests guide your learning by choosing between four academic tracks within the biology bachelor鈥檚 degree program: Biochemical Analysis, Pre-professional Human Medicine, 3+2 Physician Assistant Pathway or the 3 + 3 DPT Studies Pathway.
Prepares students for lab intensive careers that integrate biological and chemical concepts, instrumentation, and analysis and for graduate degrees (MS, PhD) in multiple biological, chemical or biomedical disciplines.
Prepares students for admission to and postgraduate education in, for example, medical (MD, DO), dental (DDS, DMD), veterinary (DVM), physical therapy (DPT) and physician's assistant (MMS) programs worldwide.
This track is designed to allow highly qualified students to be accepted into 青青草视频's 28 month PA program (professional phase) after successfully mastering the initial 3.5 years of biology-human medicine curriculum (pre-professional phase).
The 3+3 Pathway to DPT Studies has no admissions requirements beyond those of FranU. To be considered for guaranteed admission to the DPT program, students must meet certain benchmarks equivalent to the average values of the last three cohorts of FranU DPT students.
**The first two years of BAI and HMED are almost identical, and coursework and extracurricular activities include a variety of mechanisms for students to discern their vocations.
A student must declare the Bachelor of Science in Biology program their major before completing the final 60 credit hours required for the degree. Applicants to the program must meet with a faculty advisor to develop a degree plan. Requirements for acceptance into the program (except the Accelerated 3+2 Pathway to Physician Assistant Studies) are the same as for acceptance to 青青草视频.
To learn more about admissions, visit the Undergraduate Admissions Requirements page.
The goals of the bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology program are:
The program learning outcomes for the bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology program are to:
The biology bachelor鈥檚 degree will build a solid base of knowledge in the principles of biology and chemistry while also providing track-specific courses in concentrated subject areas. During the program of study, students will take courses in biology foundations, general chemistry, biology and chemistry labs, algebra, psychology, organic chemistry and microbiology. Beyond these foundational courses, students will encounter diverse course offerings tailored to each unique program track.
Biology program graduates can pursue careers in a wide range of fields. Those who enter the workforce directly can pursue laboratory careers in academia, industry and forensics. Many choose to pursue both research and clinical post-graduate studies. For example, graduates of the Pre-Professional Human Medicine track are well-prepared to matriculate into clinical graduate programs that prepare them to become physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, dentists and veterinarians. Those who complete the Accelerated 3+2 Pathway to Physician Assistant Studies Pathway or Accelerated 3+3 Pathway to DPT Studies tracks are prepared for the MMS in PA and the DPT graduate programs at FranU.
Salary outlooks for biology careers can vary depending on specialization and degree level, and according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), individuals with a degree in biology earn , with 69% employed at the bachelor鈥檚 degree level. The BLS also reports that , and biological technicians, who are responsible for assisting with laboratory tests and experiments, earn .
Graduates of the bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology program (tracked since 2013) have been accepted to the following programs or hired by the following employers:
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Since 2013, 83% of B.S. in biology graduates have been ultimately accepted to their first-choice medical schools, physician assistant programs and doctor of physical therapy programs, among others (66% were successful on their first try).
At FranU, we understand that financing your education is one of the most important decisions you will make. We strive to provide our students with the highest level of care and professionalism as stewards of federal, state and institutional funds. Many of our students receive financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships and loans.
To discover estimated costs, use FranU鈥檚 Undergraduate Tuition Calculator tool. For information on internal and external scholarship opportunities, visit the Scholarships page. You can also learn more about the financial aid process and tuition rates on the Office of Financial Aid page.
FranU鈥檚 biology faculty members are highly skilled professionals with extensive subject area expertise and a passion to teach students how to apply scientific knowledge to their future careers in laboratory science, research, medicine and beyond.
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