Bachelor of Science in Biological Science
Overview
Launch your career in biological science
The Bachelor of Science in Biological Science program is designed for students who wish to pursue a science-based career or continue their education by obtaining a graduate degree in a health- or science-related field. The Biological Science bachelor's degree program provides you with a strong foundation in both biology and chemistry.
This integrated BS program includes core classes in pre-calculus, physics, biology, microbiology, ecology, genetics and molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, chemical principles, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry. You can tailor your learning experience by choosing from electives in biotechnology; immunology; genomics, proteomics, and bioinformatics; and quality control and validation issues.
Core Curriculum
College of Professional Studies degrees* integrate a core set of course requirements that ensure all of our graduates possess a well-rounded educational background and understanding of the world. The core courses allow students to gain insights into disciplines other than their field of study, as well as develop expertise in written and oral communication and critical thinking.
Written Communication (9 q.h.)
Complete the following three courses:
| ENG 1004 | College English 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 1005 | College English 2 | 3 q.h. |
| ENG 3006 | College English Workshop | 3 q.h. |
Diversity (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| CMN 2002 | Intercultural Communication | 3 q.h. |
| MGT 1503 | Managing in a Diverse and Changing World* | 3 q.h. |
| POL 2230 | Civil Liberties | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1110 | Diversity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 1635 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 q.h. |
| SOC 2440 | Gender and Work Roles in Society | 3 q.h. |
Information Literacy (3 q.h.)
| ITC | Information Technology Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| ITC 1001 | Intro to PC Productivity Tools | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1002 | Technology and Information Fluency | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1120 | Website Design | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1235 | Internet Essentials | 3 q.h. |
| ITC 1255 | Human-Computer Interaction | 3 q.h. |
Mathematics (6 q.h.)
Complete a minimum of six quarter hours from the following courses:
| MTH 1001 | College Algebra 1 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2002 | College Algebra 2 | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2512 | Finite Mathematics | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 2101 | Precalculus | 3 q.h. |
| MTH 3005 | Calculus 1 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3010 | Calculus 2 | 4 q.h. |
| MTH 3015 | Calculus 3 | 4 q.h. |
| ECN 2001 | Statistics 1 | 3 q.h. |
| ECN 2002 | Statistics 2 | 3 q.h. |
Ethical & Political Perspectives (3 q.h.)
Complete one of the following courses:
| LDR 3230 | Ethical Decision Making | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 1001 | Introduction to Philosophy and Ethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2160 | Bioethics | 3 q.h. |
| PHL 2180 | Business Ethics | 3 q.h. |
Science Perspectives (3 q.h.)
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Choose one course with any one of the following prefixes: BIO, BTC, CHM, ESC, PHY |
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| BIO 1010 | Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 1825 | Biology Today: An issues Approach | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 1011 | Chemical Principles 1 | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 2105 | Chemistry and the Environment | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1525 | Energy for Today and Tomorrow | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1121 | Introduction to Meteorology and Weather Forecasting | 3 q.h. |
| ESC 1123 | Observational Astronomy | 3 q.h. |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 3 q.h. |
Historical Perspectives (3 q.h.)
| HST | History Elective | 3 q.h. |
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| HST 1001 | Civilization of the Ancient & Medieval Worlds | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1002 | Civilization of the Early Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 1003 | Civilization of the Modern World | 3 q.h. |
| HST 3213 | Contemporary America | 3 q.h. |
| HST 2205 | Coming to America: The American Immigrant Experience |
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Total Core Curriculum: 30 q.h.
*Lowell Institute School degree requirements vary.
See curriculum pages for more information.
Curriculum
Core Curriculum (30 q.h.)
We require all bachelor's degree students to complete required core curriculum, allowing you to gain insight into disciplines other than your field of study.
Foundation Courses (19 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| MTH 2101 | Pre-Calculus | 3 q.h. |
| PHY 2301 | Physics 1 | 4 q.h. |
| PHY 2302 | Lab for Physics 1 | 1 q.h. |
| PHY 2501 | Physics 2 | 4 q.h. |
| PHY 2502 | Lab for Physics 2 | 1 q.h. |
Complete six credits of electives from the following prefixes:
| CJS, CMN, ECN, HST, POL, PSY, SOC | 6 q.h. |
Major Courses (99 q.h.)
Complete all of the following courses:
| BIO 1010/1011 | Biology 1 (Principles) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 1210/1211 | Biology 2 (Diversity) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 1410/1411 | Biology 3 (Animal) & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3010/3011 | Microbiology 1/Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3060/3061 | Microbiology 2/Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3210/3211 | Microbiology 3/Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| BIO 3600 | Ecology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 3610 | Ecology 2 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 3710 | Genetics and Molecular Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 3730 | Genetics and Molecular Biology 2 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 3711 | Lab for Genetics and Molecular Biology | 2 q.h. |
| BIO 4240 | Cell Biology 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4250 | Cell Biology 2 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4410 | Biochemistry 1 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4610 | Biochemistry 2 | 3 q.h. |
| BIO 4525 | Lab for Cell Biology and Introductory Biochemistry | 2 q.h. |
| BIO 4950 | Senior Seminar | 3 q.h. |
| CHM 1011/1012 | Chemical Principles 1 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 1015/1016 | Chemical Principles 2 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 2020/2021 | Chemical Principles 3 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 2010/2011 | Organic Chemistry 1 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 3015/3016 | Organic Chemistry 2 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 3020/3021 | Organic Chemistry 3 & Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
| CHM 2100/2101 | Analytical Chemistry of Biosciences/Lab | 3/1 q.h. |
C omplete 16 credits of Biology/Biotechnology electives from the following prefixes:
| BIO, BTC | 16 q.h. |
Biotechnology Specialization
| BTC 3110 | Introduction to Biotechnology | 3 q.h. |
| BTC 3210 | Immunology | 4 q.h. |
| BTC 4100 | Introduction to Genomics, Proteomics, and Bioinformatics | 3 q.h. |
| BTC 2330 | Quality Control and Validation Issues | 3 q.h. |
Open Electives (12 q.h.)
Total Quarter Hours: 160
Admissions Requirements
Below are the official Admissions Requirements for this program.
- Online application
- Academic transcripts: submit one of the following
- Official high school degree
- Official GED
- Official associate degree showing degree conferral and date
- Transfer credit documentation: should be submitted with your application material
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Official U.S. transcripts: if you applied previously earned credit toward your earned associate degree, you must request transcripts from each institution you attended.
- Official foreign transcripts: must include English translation. We encourage you to submit a course-by-course evaluation of your diploma(s) and transcript(s)
- College-level examinations: official examination score(s)
- Military evaluation
- Academic transcripts from each institution you previously attended:
- Proof of English language proficiency: ONLY for students for whom English is not their primary language: English language proficiency guidelines
For general admissions information and recommended admissions deadlines, Undergraduate Admissions.
Tuition
Estimated total tuition for this program is $52,000.00.
Tuition for individual courses is based on the number of quarter hours. Most courses are 3-6 quarter hours. See Undergraduate Tuition Rates for details.
Use our Tuition Calculator below to see if transfer credit or tuition reimbursement from your employer could reduce your total tuition.
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Please note: The estimated total tuition is based on tuition rates for Academic Year 2011-12 and does not include any fees or other expenses. Some courses and labs have tuition rates that may increase or decrease total tuition. Tuition and fees are subject to revision by the president and Board of Trustees at any time.
Student Profile
Who Will Your Classmates Be?
This bachelor’s program will prepare you for employment in government, industry, education, and health-related nonprofit organizations, as well as equip you to pursue graduate studies in a health- or science-related field.
Typical job titles may include:
- Biological scientist
- Agricultural and food scientist
- Conservation scientist and forester
- Engineering and natural sciences manager
- Epidemiologist
- Medical scientist
- Postsecondary teacher
- Health technologist or technician
- Medical sales executive
Career Outlook
Put Your Degree to Work
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, biotechnological research and development should continue to drive much faster than average employment growth. While a doctorate is often required for many biological scientist positions, those with bachelor's degrees can pursue opportunities in biology-related fields such as:
- Sales
- Marketing
- Publishing
- Research management
Undergraduates may also qualify for positions as science or engineering technicians, medical health technologists and technicians, or as high school biology teachers.
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