Courses in the department of biology are designed to prepare students for graduate studies, the teaching profession, medical and allied health professions, and positions in resource management, environmental science and research.
Students planning to pursue graduate studies in biology (for research or professional degrees) are strongly encouraged to consult with faculty advisors in biology to determine the best curriculum for the chosen career path.
Students may only declare one major in the Department of Biology.
The biology major in the Bachelor of Science degree program is designed for students who need breadth and depth of understanding in the field of biology as well as related natural and mathematical sciences.
Many graduates of this major further their education with post-graduate degrees in research or health-related professions, but the biology major in the BS program also provides qualifications for many entry-level biology positions. While this major prepares students for more specialized careers in and related to the biological sciences, each student should consult with faculty members in the biology department to decide his/her best academic plan while at Drury.
The Bachelor of Science Biology major requires 69 credit hours of coursework.
All prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment in the following courses.
Co-requisites must be taken during the same semester.
The biology major in the Bachelor of Arts degree program is designed for students who need breadth of understanding in the field of biology without the interdisciplinary depth afforded by the biology major in the Bachelor of Science degree program. Students pursuing the biology major in the BA program may need to take courses in other academic fields in preparation for their career path (e.g., nursing, scientific writing/illustration, occupational therapy) or may need to double major in academic fields outside biology that are required for certain career paths (e.g., teaching). While this major prepares students for a wide variety of career paths, each student should consult with faculty members in the biology department to decide his/her best academic plan while at Drury.
The Bachelor of Arts Biology major requires 39 credit hours of coursework.
All prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment in the following courses.
Co-requisites must be taken during the same semester.
