Minor Available
125 credits
125 credits
required for program
Minor Available
PSEO/Early College online classes
Minor Available
PSEO/Early College online classes
Minor Available
PSEO/Early College online classes
Investigate connections of living things, from molecules to ecosystems, in a faith-based program. Work with Christ-centered professors on real-world research. Prepare to be confident stepping into the workplace or pursue advanced study in medical and scientific fields.
At Northwestern, you'll work alongside Christ-centered professors on research projects in their areas of expertise. Small class sizes allow you to learn from and engage with professors and classmates. UNW Biology students can also compete in the Mayo Clinic-sponsored IMPACT research program, study in the Boundary Waters with Northwestern professors, and take advantage of Minnesota’s thriving biology industries. Northwestern also offers the Wildes/Stevens Environmental Science Research Program, a competitive program with a stipend.
This degree lays the foundation for careers in medicine, laboratory research, ecology, conservation, and other scientific fields.
There are a variety of career and academic pathways that begin with a degree in biology.
of biology graduates who followed our review program were accepted into medical school
Twin Cities businesses and biomedical research companies such as 3M Corporation and Minnesota Zoo
tracks available in this degree
You will learn to think critically and perform research while studying cellular and molecular biology, genetics, and ecology.
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