Biologists study the life forms all around us. As a major in our program you'll be able to work with just about any life form — from humans and animals to plants and parasites.
Our biology program at JCSU will ensure that you graduate with the hands-on experience and knowledge necessary for a successful career within the medical or scientific community.
At JCSU, you’ll have the unique opportunity to customize your major. After the Freshman year, your advisor will help you match your courses to your career goals. Our students have the ability to customize their studies to prepare them for:
All biology majors will take core courses in biology, chemistry, math and physics. From there, you can choose classes in topics ranging from zoology and botany to human anatomy and bioinformatics.
Our state-of-the-art facility, opened in 2015, includes lab facilities for cell biology, genetics, anatomy and physiology, zoology, ecology, and other fields.
Students and faculty use the molecular biology equipment, centrifuges and inverted and bright field microscopes (which are equipped with digital cameras) to conduct research on parasites.
JCSU is a private liberal arts university. What this means to you is that your education will broadly cover all areas of study. The diversity of your classes will help you look at “the big picture” in any career you choose.
Having a college education will give you the tools to succeed in life. Having a liberal arts education will give you the opportunity to take your success further.
At JCSU, our biology program is tailored to fit your needs and career goals. Once you chose your concentration in the program, we'll match you with an expert faculty member who has relevant experience in the field you want to enter.
Because our campus is small enough for you to develop a one-on-one relationship with your professors, they’ll be better equipped to help you understand your course material and succeed in the classroom.
And unlike larger institutions, our students have more opportunities to participate in research projects and paid internships. You’ll be able to gain valuable lab and workplace experience before you even graduate.
You’ll also be able to tailor our biology program to fit your future career goals, and you’ll have the right background to enter fields like:
Paid summer research is also a major draw for our students and will help your resume stand out to future employers.
The Biology degree program is designed to be flexible. You’ll work with your advisor to design a course of study that meets your needs and helps you attain your career and education goals.
On-campus organizations are the best way for you to get to know your professors outside the classroom setting.
The Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Honor Society and the Society for Opportunities in the Sciences (SOS) both provide our students with professional development, as well as opportunities for socializing and community service.
Your path to a successful career begins the minute you step on campus.
Our grads have found careers at:
Graduates of our program have continued their education at: