$7,000.00
Biology - Organismal Biology, BS
Organismal biology is the study of whole organisms across the tree of life. It examines physiology, behavior, morphology, development, reproduction, and immune defense within an evolutionary framework. Here at WPU, we focus the organismal biology curriculum on animals and plants, the two largest groups of multicellular organisms.
What Will You Learn?
In our biology/biotechnology programs, students learn in-demand skills that employers have identified as critical for job candidates, including:
-Knowledge of living organisms, structure and behavioral interactions, and molecular processes.
-Collecting, organizing, interpreting and evaluating scientific information.
-Critically analyzing biological information, including experimental data.
-Drawing valid conclusions from experiments, among others
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.
| Analytical Skills | Cell Structure | Clinical Research |
| Complex Problem Solving | Critical Thinking | Laboratory Skills |
| Scientific Management |
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Career Opportunities
Zoologist
Wildlife Biologist
Marine Biologist
Veterinary Technician
Fisheries Biologist
Conservation Scientist
Animal Behaviorist
Park Naturalist