Biology Major
A well-balanced complement of courses in the field of biology is offered to provide solid academic training for the student who wishes to major in this area. The biology faculty stimulates the created "senses" of curiosity and creativity within each student and employs basic scientific knowledge in the practical solutions of problems related to living organisms and in understanding the wonders of God's world.
Benefits and Distinctives
- Prepares students for professions and/or additional schooling in the life sciences
- Provides the experience and knowledge needed for many scientific graduate programs
- One-hundred percent placement rate in either professional settings or graduate school
Career Opportunities
- Lab research
- Teaching
- Pharmaceutical sales
- Graduate school in medicine, dentistry, or pharmacology
What About Internship and Graduate School Opportunities?
Currently, students are finding internships at Monrovia Community Hospital, Huntington Hospital, and Wynn Oil Company. Internships include hospital and laboratory observation experiences, venipuncture skills, emergency medicine, and chemistry lab work. About 70 percent of APU’s biology graduates attend graduate school, including Loma Linda University, University of Southern California, Chapman University, and Creighton University.
Objectives
A student majoring in biology with a B.A. or B.S. will be able to:
- Demonstrate a traditional biology knowledge base appropriate for entry into an accredited graduate program in the field.
- Apply the scientific method and appropriate biological knowledge and theories to issues such as environmental stewardship, medical ethics, and biotechnology.
- Relate themes of Christian faith to the diverse functioning of organisms and their relationships to the natural world.
“The biology department not only provided a solid academic foundation but also an opportunity to form friendships with both classmates and faculty. I look forward to my future medical career with the knowledge I need and the support of relationships I have formed.”
Rachel Harden '06
Biology
