Biological Sciences | Southwestern Adventist University

Biological Sciences

Come explore the intricacies of molecules, cells and organisms across entire ecosystems.

Our mission is to encourage thoughtful investigation of living systems. We prepare students to serve in the fields of health care, research, conservation, and education.

Health Related Pre-professional

Pre-Medicine
Pre-Dentistry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Osteopathic Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Physician’s Assistant
Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Biological Sciences Department | Southwestern Adventist University

News & Events

Southwestern Adventist University’s Class of 2020

May 18 2020 - 2:15pm

Flattening the Curve | Creation Health Principles

Mar 26 2020 - 12:00pm

Southwestern Adventist University hosts The North American Premiere of The Dig

Nov 17 2019 - 3:15pm

Service with a Smile: Southwestern Alum and Physician Carries Medical Mission Work to Children of the World

Oct 24 2019 - 9:45am

Southwestern Adventist University To Host North American Premiere Screening of The Dig

Oct 16 2019 - 9:45am

Southwestern Adventist University Strategizes for the Future

Aug 7 2019 - 11:30am

Dinosaur Research Draws World-Wide Acclaim, Inspires New TV Series

Jul 24 2019 - 8:30am

med student, alumnus, alumni, proud alumni

Alumnus Doctor Shares Advice

Mar 5 2018 - 3:15pm

The Connection Between Music and Science

Feb 9 2018 - 10:00am

SWAU Ecology Class Visits Wildlife Refuge

Dec 17 2017 - 10:45am

Firefighter Student Starts Recycling Program

Oct 17 2017 - 12:45pm

SWAU MOVES UP IN U.S. NEWS BEST COLLEGES RANKINGS

Sep 27 2017 - 11:00am

SWAU CELEBRATES MILESTONE AT DINOSAUR DIG

Jun 19 2017 - 10:15pm

Professor Publishes Book on Creation

Apr 21 2017 - 5:15pm

ADVENTIST SCIENTIST IN NEW THEATRICAL DOCU: ‘IS GENESIS HISTORY?'

Feb 13 2017 - 3:45pm

Programs

B.S. Biology, Biomedical Emphasis

The Biomedical emphasis is popular with students wanting to pursue careers in medicine, various allied health professions, dentistry, or veterinary medicine.

B.S. Biology, Ecology and Conservation Biology Emphasis

The Ecology and Conservation Biology emphasis is popular with students wanting to pursue careers in the public sector related to conservation.

B.S. Biology, Integrative Biology

Integrative Biology allows you to experience the full range of fields within Biology and includes research-based experiences and coursework

B.A. Biology

The Biology (B.A.) Program is designed for students seeking to go to medical school or to pursue research in biology with the flexibility in choosing your classes and includes a minor area and a foreign language.

B.S. Medical Laboratory Science

If you are interested in supporting the medical field from behind the scenes, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) is for you! The MLS program prepares students with an interest in medicine to be medical lab technicians.

B.S. Biology, Life Science Secondary Teaching Certification

Minor in Biology

Minor in Biology, Life Science Secondary Teaching Certification

If none of the above options interest you, consider combining two majors under Interdisciplinary Studies. For example, you could combine Biology and Computer Science to prepare for a career in bioinformatics.

Your Future

Careers

Biology is the most common degree of medical professionals. Most biology students go on to graduate or professional school to become physicians, dentists, therapists, pharmacists, researchers, etc. Others become educators, entrepreneurs, or technicians in biotech, academic, or government positions.

Professions

Doctor
Dentist
Veterinarian
Therapist
Pharmacist
Technician
Researcher
Entrepreneur
Teacher

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