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The biology major is the most popular and straight­forward (no extra coursework required) route to gaining admission to all medically related profes­sional schools to pursue a degree as a doctor, dentist, veterinarian, pharmacist, physician’s assistant, physical therapist (PT), or medical perfusionist. The biotechnology major prepares students for careers in academic, clinical, industrial, or government research labs, and for graduate study in biotechnology, molecular biology, biochemistry, and related fields.

In our biology/biotechnology programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:

The Pre-Medical Professions concentration serves advanced BS Biology students pursing MD (medical doctor), DO (doctor of osteopathic medicine), DPM (Podiatrist), DVM (Veterinarian), Pharm D. (Pharmacy), PA (physician assistant), PT (physical therapy; non 3+3 applicants), and O.D. (Optometry) schools, and related graduate programs (e.g. Occupational Therapy, MS & Ph.D.). BS Biology majors in high academic standing can enter the Pre-Medical Professions concentration after completing the biology core. However, students in any Biology concentration, or in BS Biotechnology, can also pursue the full array of medical careers. The BS Biology degree is the only degree at WPU that requires no coursework outside of the major requirements to apply for medical school (MD & DO), Dental School, Vet school, and Pharmacy school, and requires only one extra course (General Anatomy & Physiology II) for PA and PT school. The Biology department also houses: