Bachelor's in Biology

Why Study Biology? 

Your passion for the life sciences opens the door to rewarding careers in cutting-edge fields including laboratory research, microbiology, food science, healthcare, and environmental sciences. Our innovative program prepares you to apply critical thinking skills, analyze data, evaluate conclusions and interact with other professionals in this growing field. 

What You'll Learn 

In courses ranging from general biology and chemistry, to genetics and cellular biology, you’ll develop an understanding of the complexity of living organisms. Working closely with expert professors, you’ll gain the research background and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a variety of careers, including graduate and professional schools.

Careers & Outcomes 

Your passion for the life sciences opens the door to rewarding careers in cutting-edge fields including laboratory research, microbiology, food science, healthcare, environmental sciences and more. 

The biology program prepares you to apply critical thinking skills, analyze data, evaluate conclusions and interact with other professionals via written reports and verbal presentations. Students seeking a career in health-related fields graduate with the knowledge they need to be successful in graduate degree programs. 

Some possible paths include: 

• Laboratory Technician 
• Graduate student 
• Researcher 
• Scientific Writer 
• Clinical Support Staff

Flexible Education

Columbia College Global offers traditional classroom instruction for many courses at nationwide locations. Students at nationwide locations are expected to engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree. Columbia College offers on-campus programs with traditional classroom instruction at the Residential Campus in Columbia, Missouri.