国产剧麻豆剧

Biology, B.A.

Biology, B.A.

Program Overview

国产剧麻豆剧鈥檚 Biology B.A. program lets you explore the living world in all its diversity, from the largest ecosystems to the smallest cells. With extensive lab experience, personalized mentorship, and the flexibility to pair your degree with a second major or minor, this program equips you for careers in science, education, healthcare, or graduate study.

Why Choose Biology at 国产剧麻豆剧? 

90%+ Acceptance Rate to Medical & Graduate Schools

Since 2004, 国产剧麻豆剧 biology graduates have consistently been accepted into top-tier programs in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and research-focused graduate degrees.

Biotech Career-Ready

San Diego is the nation鈥檚 3rd largest biotech hub, and 国产剧麻豆剧 is recognized by the EDC as a 鈥減referred provider for life science talent,鈥� giving you direct access to internships and career opportunities.

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Paid Summer Research

Join our 10-week summer research program to gain up to 800 hours of advanced lab experience across two summers. The program includes free housing, a stipend, and opportunities to co-author publications with faculty.

Personalized Mentorship

From mapping out your academic plan to preparing for your next step, 国产剧麻豆剧鈥檚 dedicated faculty advisors work with you one-on-one to ensure your success in and beyond the classroom.

What You'll Study 

Your coursework begins with foundational classes in biochemistry, organismal biology, and general chemistry, then expands into upper-division topics such as genetics, microbiology, immunology, conservation ecology, and marine biology. Alongside classroom instruction, you鈥檒l gain hands-on experience in field outings, state-of-the-art labs, and collaborative research projects.

The B.A. track also offers the flexibility to combine biology with another area of study, such as chemistry, computer science, or education, making it ideal if you want to double major, add a minor, or pursue a teaching credential.

You鈥檒l graduate prepared for roles in:

  • Biotechnology & Biomedicine
  • Healthcare & Public Health
  • Conservation & Environmental Science
  • Education & Science Communication
  • Graduate & Ph.D. Programs

Discover life鈥檚 complexities while preparing for a meaningful career in science, research, or education.

Biology in Action

国产剧麻豆剧鈥檚 Catalina Ecology Trip Immerses Students in Nature
Tess Halbert Embraces Faith, Resilience, and Discovery
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国产剧麻豆剧鈥檚 Catalina Ecology Trip Immerses Students in Nature When 国产剧麻豆剧 ecology students went on a trip to Catalina Island they came back with a fresh perspective on appreciating and stewarding creation.
Tess Halbert Embraces Faith, Resilience, and Discovery Tess Halbert鈥檚 journey to 国产剧麻豆剧, marked by resilience, faith, and overcoming cancer, has shaped her into the leader she is today.
Tara Chudoba Lives her Faith Through Wildlife Conservation聽 Tara Chudoba integrates her Christian faith and passion for wildlife conservation to inspire her students and communities to take meaningful action towards preserving nature.
Filming Our Planet: Alum Jeff Hester鈥檚 Work on Netflix Emmy-Winning Series Episode four of Netflix鈥檚 Emmy Award-winning series, Our Planet, 鈥淐oastal Seas,鈥� opens with an underwater shot of a thriving coral ecosystem. Large predatory fish and rays dive among a massive school of anchovies as Sir David Attenborough narrates how such a complex ecosystem sustains itself. But less than twenty minutes later, Australia鈥檚 beloved Great Barrier
Deep Understanding Towering over the sandy floor, they follow the flow of the ocean, yet stand firm in their place as essential pillars of the ecosystem. Across the soccer field, past Young Hall鈥檚 volleyball court, down the cliffs and into the white-capped waters, in the depths surfed by many 国产剧麻豆剧 students exist 鈥渢he redwoods of the ocean,鈥�
Jacob Moreno: A Former Student-Athlete鈥檚 Passion for Marine Life Fuels a Career in Biology Jacob鈥檚 unwavering passion for marine life has led him across the country to the West Coast, where he can fully pursue exploring the vast and beautiful ocean.
Dr. Kristopher Koudelka Talks Science & Summer Research on the Lomacast Podcast Dr. Kristopher Koudelka鈥檚 research centers on the chemical modification of plant and bacteria viruses for use as drug delivery and imaging vehicles. Discover
4 Impactful Research Projects from 国产剧麻豆剧 Professors 国产剧麻豆剧 is home to a variety of talented and hardworking professors doing important research in San Diego and beyond! Here are 4 professors in the biology and chemistry departments whose projects stand out as creative, fascinating, and impactful. Discover
The Healing Power of Food: Alumni Using Food to Better the Health of Others 国产剧麻豆剧 alumni Taylor Johnson-Gordon, Jennifer Nemeth, and Alison Patt have all built careers aimed at improving people鈥檚 lives and health through food.
Seeking the Unseen Dr. Kris Koudelka, a professor of biology at 国产剧麻豆剧, spends his days working in the realm of the invisible. Based on indirect detection, his research can鈥檛 be seen or summarized in a concrete sense, but rather consists of what Koudelka describes as 鈥渕oving liquid around in small tubes鈥� and analyzing it with the help of
Nathan Keys: Writing for the Kingdom of God Nathan Keys uses his gift of creativity to craft stories of purpose and hope.

Course List

For information about the courses required for the Biology, B.A. program, view the 国产剧麻豆剧 Catalog. 

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Student Support

For most students, the transition into college life is one full of adjustments. There is the excitement of newfound freedoms, but also some uncertainty as you begin to make choices and take responsibility for your own future. 

At 国产剧麻豆剧, we鈥檙e committed to supporting you 鈥� academically, professionally, spiritually, personally 鈥� so that you may be successful both in your time as a student and beyond. That鈥檚 why we offer a holistic support system that focuses on your unique experiences, particular needs, and personal and professional goals 鈥� resulting from our deep concern for you, our student.

With a focus on authentic relationships and personalized attention, our goal is to help transform you so you can follow your calling in your own career and life.

Student Support

Career Opportunities

Utilize your curiosity about the science behind life and creation with a biology degree. At 国产剧麻豆剧, the hands-on lab experiences and research you will perform will prepare you for a career in many different fields within the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics industries. 

What can you do with a biology degree?

国产剧麻豆剧 biology graduates are sought after for the ways they are able to confidently integrate and apply their faith, knowledge, and skillset to their work. As one of the most common degrees chosen by those aspiring for pre-health track or medical school, biology majors are offered many resources on their education journey including references for volunteer/shadowing/research/internship opportunities, first- and second-round mock interviews, and advising meetings with the pre-health advisor (just to names few). As a result, 90% of 国产剧麻豆剧 students who have applied to health professions schools have been admitted!

 Alumni have combined their passion for science and strong academic foundation into careers in education, biotechnology, government, industry, and more. Specifically, many graduates of the 国产剧麻豆剧 biology program have gone on to work at nationally renowned research facilities such as Biolegend, Inc., and Biospace, Inc.

Make a difference in your community through exploring the unknowns of biological processes, utilizing your knowledge to provide holistic medical care, or teaching the next generation with a degree in biology 

The Biology B.A. from 国产剧麻豆剧 prepares you with experience and knowledge to be an innovator in the science, education, or medical industries. Whether you pursue teaching, research, or healthcare, you鈥檒l be ready with the insight gained at 国产剧麻豆剧. 

Apply to 国产剧麻豆剧 today or get connected with one of our counselors for additional support and to answer any questions you may have.

Some of the positions 国产剧麻豆剧 graduates currently hold:

Microbiologists

Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi, and some parasites. They conduct basic and applied research, often in labs for biotech, pharma, government, and academia.

  • Median Pay: $87,330/year
  • Number of Jobs: 23,200
  • Job Outlook (2023鈥�33): +7%
  • Employment Change: +1,600 jobs

Registered Nurses (RNs)

Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about health conditions, and offer advice and emotional support. They work across hospitals, clinics, home health, schools, and more.

  • Median Pay: $93,600/year
  • Number of Jobs: 3,300,100
  • Job Outlook (2023鈥�33): +6%
  • Employment Change: +197,200 jobs

Environmental Scientists and Specialists

Environmental scientists and specialists use their knowledge of the natural sciences to protect the environment and human health鈥攎onitoring pollution, advising policymakers, and helping organizations reduce waste.

  • Median Pay: $80,060/year
  • Number of Jobs: 84,600
  • Job Outlook (2023鈥�33): +7%
  • Employment Change: +6,100 jobs

Biological Technicians

Biological technicians support scientists by setting up experiments, collecting samples, and analyzing data鈥攐ften in labs for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental studies, or research institutions.

  • Median Pay: $52,000/year
  • Number of Jobs: 83,100
  • Job Outlook (2023鈥�33): +7%
  • Employment Change: +5,500 jobs

From Classroom to the Lab

Exploring the Blueprint of Life

"Personalized Academic Journey"
"Science Meets Faith"

Wonder in Every Cell

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Every summer, more than 50 undergraduate students majoring in Biology and Chemistry carry out original research with their faculty mentors. The experience can have a profound impact on a student's career path.
Personalized Academic Journey
"Every professor knew me by my first name. They were concerned about my progress as a student. They gave me a lot of help with my studies when I needed it. A degree in Biology helped me get my job with the U.S. Department of Agriculture."
Ronald Clagett Biology, B.A.
Science Meets Faith
"As a science major at Point Loma, I learned to view the natural world not just as unending chemical and biological systems, but truly as God鈥檚 creation that He loves and cares for deeply."
Tanner Matthews Biology-Chemistry B.S.
Lab to Lecture
"I really feel that the courses at 国产剧麻豆剧 have definitely prepared me and helped bridge that gap into dental school. The intense biochem courses, the microbiology, the anatomies, all the hands-on experience you get in lab make me feel very prepared going into dental school."
Saib Abdulnoor Biology B.S.

Department Faculty

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Two biology students gather samples from the river for a summer research project.

Biology Department Research

Our biology department offers undergraduate research in small groups alongside experienced faculty and professionals in the field.

Dr. Mike Dorrell smiles as he works with students on a research project.

The Biology Club (TriBeta)

TriBeta is the national biology honors society聽comprised of biology, biology-chemistry, and environmental science majors and faculty from 国产剧麻豆剧.

A cross at sunset with a bird perched on top and then caught in flight

Science and Religion Club

Join 国产剧麻豆剧 students and faculty to engage with each other and the community about the connections between the studies of modern science and Christian faith.