At a glance
48 mo
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- 5Summer Research Opportunities
- 43Specialized Elective Courses
- 9Designated Biology Labs and Research Centers
- 20Students per Lab
- 100%of Students Complete a Senior Research or Internship Experience
The Biology program at Stevenson University offers both Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees, allowing students to delve into various biological fields from the molecular level to ecosystem interactions. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through extensive lab work and research opportunities. Students can tailor their studies with electives in areas like Pre-Health, Molecular Biology, Animal Science, or Ecology. Stevenson's School of Sciences is designed for collaborative, interdisciplinary work, with small class sizes and focused faculty-student interaction in well-equipped labs.
Curriculum
The Biology program requires completion of specific courses and the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE). Students can explore a full listing of courses, descriptions, and suggested sequences in the academic catalog. Core courses provide a foundation in biological principles, while electives allow for specialization.
- Year 1
- First Year SeminarFYS 100
- Principles of General BiologyBIO 112
- General Biology I: Cell Biology and GeneticsBIO 113
- General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and GeneticsBIO 113L
- Honors – General Biology I LaboratoryBIO 113HL
- General Biology II: Structure and Function of OrganismsBIO 114
- General Biology II Laboratory: Structure and Function of OrganismsBIO 114L
- General Biology III: Ecology and EvolutionBIO 115
- General Biology III Laboratory: Ecology and EvolutionBIO 115L
- General Chemistry I with Problem SolvingCHEM 114
- General Chemistry ICHEM 115
- General Chemistry I LaboratoryCHEM 115L
- General Chemistry I SoLVECHEM 115S
- General Chemistry IICHEM 116
- General Chemistry II LaboratoryCHEM 116L
- General Chemistry II SoLVECHEM 116S
- Introduction to StatisticsMATH 136
- Year 2
- Career Connections in the Life SciencesBIO 218
- GeneticsBIO 230
- Diversity of LifeBIO 235L
- Organic Chemistry ICHEM 210
- Organic Chemistry ICHEM 210L
- Writing in the SciencesSCI 215
- Year 4
- Capstone InternshipBIO 470
- Capstone InternshipBIO 471
- Capstone SeminarBIO 475
Careers
The Biology program prepares graduates for a wide range of career paths in biological and related fields, as well as for advanced study in graduate and professional programs. The university provides expert pre-professional guidance to support students in achieving their goals.
- Veterinarian
- Physical Therapist
- Marine Biologist
- Neuroscientist
- Physician
- Wildlife Biologist
Entry requirements
High School Diploma or equivalentRequired for admission.
Specific course requirements and recommended preparation can be found in the academic catalog. Stevenson also offers a Bachelor's to Master's Option for accelerated graduate study.
Fees
Tuition (international)Tuition fees are not specified for international students.
Tuition (home)Tuition fees are not specified.
LivingEstimated living costs are not specified.
For current tuition and fee information, please refer to the official Stevenson University admissions and finance pages.
How to apply
1. Submit ApplicationComplete and submit the Stevenson University undergraduate application.
2. Provide Academic TranscriptsSubmit official high school transcripts and any college transcripts.
3. English ProficiencyProvide proof of English language proficiency (specific tests and scores are determined by the university).
4. Additional DocumentsSubmit any other required documents, such as essays, recommendation letters, or standardized test scores, as requested by the Admissions Office.
5. Review Admissions DecisionOnce all documents are received, your application will be reviewed, and you will be notified of the admissions decision.