Bachelor's in Biology

Why Study Biology? 

Your passion for the life sciences opens the door to rewarding careers in cutting-edge fields including laboratory research, microbiology, food science, healthcare, and environmental sciences. Our innovative program prepares you to apply critical thinking skills, analyze data, evaluate conclusions and interact with other professionals in this growing field. 

What You'll Learn 

In courses ranging from general biology and chemistry, to genetics and cellular biology, you’ll develop an understanding of the complexity of living organisms. Working closely with expert professors, you’ll gain the research background and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a variety of careers, including graduate and professional schools.

Careers & Outcomes 

Your passion for the life sciences opens the door to rewarding careers in cutting-edge fields including laboratory research, microbiology, food science, healthcare, environmental sciences and more. 

The biology program prepares you to apply critical thinking skills, analyze data, evaluate conclusions and interact with other professionals via written reports and verbal presentations. Students seeking a career in health-related fields graduate with the knowledge they need to be successful in graduate degree programs. 

Some possible paths include: 

• Laboratory Technician 
• Graduate student 
• Researcher 
• Scientific Writer 
• Clinical Support Staff

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.