At APSU, students interested in the living world get hands on experience in the lab and out in the field, both through structured activities and through research, study abroad, and other high impact experiences. Students can research endangered plant, bat, and fish species, conduct experiments involving genetics in beetles and neuronal physiology, gain an appreciation for birds, algae, and reptiles, and discover bacteriophages in soil samples. Students can study disease states such as cancer and cardiovascular disease and learn how vaccines are developed. Study abroad trips to Belize, Costa Rica, and Antigua provide study of marine life, ecological systems, and non-traditional pharmacology. The BS in Biology is broad and diverse with lots of opportunities for developing new skills that provide career preparedness and students are trained each step of the way. A bachelor of science in biology provides a foundation for understanding the living world from the smallest microorganisms to larger organisms such as plants and animals. Majors become broadly trained in microbiology, zoology, and botany, as well as genetics, ecology, physiology, cell and molecular biology, and evolution. Biology majors learn critical thinking, problem solving, research methods, and other important skillsets needed for almost every career from field biologists and conservationists to biomedical researchers and environmental scientists. Graduates are also prepared for advanced studies at the masters and doctoral level and to attend professional health schools, such as medical, pharmacy, and dental programs. Biology majors at APSU are provided with opportunities to not only learn biology, but to experience the field through immersive activities.
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