Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Biology] From Southwest Minnesota State University

The Biology Program offers a selection of courses that allows students to develop scientific competency in diverse biological topics, develop critical thinking skills, and improve students' understanding and appreciation for current biological issues and their relevance to society and the environment. Furthermore,?research experiences?are embedded into the curriculum so that all students get the opportunity? to perform independent research projects.

The Science department also plays a major role in advising and teaching students in?pre-professional programs, including those in pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, and other health care-related areas.

Our newly remodeled laboratories provide an excellent environment for doing science. In addition, all teaching Biology faculty have doctorates in their field of study.

After graduation, a number of SMSU Biology students choose to pursue postgraduate studies at graduate institutions and professional schools. Recent graduates have been accepted to:

• Creighton University (microbiology; nursing; pharmacy)

• Des Moines University (Osteopathic Medicine, Physical Therapy)

• Logan College of Chiropractic

• Mayo Clinic (medical school; physical therapy; post-baccalaureate research education)

• Minnesota State University-Mankato (nursing)

• Northwestern College of Chiropractic

• Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

• South Dakota State University (microbiology)????????????????????????

• University of Iowa (medical school, pharmacy)