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BA (Hons) Biology

Lipscomb University, United States
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Course Overview

Prepare yourself for the career of your choice with our customizable biology degree. Our faculty are world-class scientists who stay current in their field as the world of science evolves.

Let us ready you to be a middle or high school teacher. As a biology teaching major, you'll get to network during clinical practice classes, which will set you up for employment by graduation. You'll have the chance to go to the Tennessee Science Teachers Association meeting or the National Science Teachers Association meeting. You'll get to learn about teaching ideas, influential research and network with other science teachers from across the U.S.

Whether you choose our teaching or general biology degree, our scientists will mentor you and ready you to think critically. You'll grow your working knowledge of biology. So come gain research experience in our state-of-the-art laboratories. Your time here will equip you to enter research graduate programs or professional schools, too. Our graduates are in careers as physicians, dentists, teachers, pharmacists, veterinarians, physical therapists, physician assistants, research scientists and more.

General Eligibility

Business Core (52 hours*) and Other Required Courses for B.B.A. Degree.

Credit Hours:

56, 18

Graduate Student: one who has satisfied all admissions requirements (average of 2.75 on undergraduate work, GRE acceptable scores).

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Module

Biology Core*

  • BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics

  • BY 1144 - Principles of Biology: Diversity and Ecology

  • BY 2114 - Cell Biology

  • BY 3114 - Genetics

  • BY 4044 - Ecology

  • BY 4802 - Capstone Course

Note:

* A minimum grade of "C" in each of the core courses is required.


Biology electives**

Five courses selected from:

  • BY 2213 - Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology or

  • BY 3514 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I and

  • BY 3524 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

  • BY 2424 - Introductory Microbiology or

  • BY 3214 - Microbiology

  • BY 2623 - Field Botany

  • BY 3223 - Virology

  • BY 3323 - Immunology

  • BY 3333 - Molecular Basis of Human Disease

  • BY 3413 - Limnology

  • BY 3903 - Internship in Biology

  • BY 4014 - Molecular Biology

  • BY 4023 - Cancer Biology

  • BY 4213 - Developmental Genetics

  • BY 4323 - Histology

  • BY 4413 - Vertebrate Zoology 

  • BY 450V - Independent Research or

  • BY 460V - Special Topics in Biology**

Note:

** Variable credit courses used to satisfy  the major elective requirement must be at 2 credit hours or above and are subject to approval by the academic chair.


Chemistry:

  • CM 1113 - General Chemistry I

  • CM 1123 - General Chemistry II

  • CM 1211 - General Chemistry Laboratory I

  • CM 1221 - General Chemistry Laboratory II

  • CM 2113 - Organic Chemistry I

  • CM 2123 - Organic Chemistry II

  • CM 2211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

  • CM 2221 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


Mathematics:

  • MA 2183 - Elementary Statistics

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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