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Bachelor of Science

Overview

A Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Concordia University, St. Paul empowers you to choose from a wide variety of career paths. Exploration of biology at the cellular and molecular level - combined with coursework in chemistry, evolutionary theory, scientific methods, and lab techniques, provide launching points for careers that can have a profound impact on society.

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Program Length

59 Credits

Location

On Campus

Tailor your degree program to your passions and develop specialty skills in immunology, microbiology, physiology, and human anatomy- including access to a human cadaver lab.

Lab work at CSP is leading to significant scientific breakthroughs, with students leading much of the hands-on research in our cutting-edge facilities.

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Career Paths

Biological Technician $ 49,650
Microbiologists $ 81,990
Biological Scientist $ 87,300

program details

The Bachelor of Science in Biology program advances beyond general and foundational studies into highly focused coursework in micro-and cellular biology, chemistry (organic and biochem), calculus, statistics, and physics.

Students then have options to learn from faculty members who have area-specific expertise from animal biology and microbiology to specific studies in aging, physiology, biomechanics, advanced research techniques and much more.

CSP Biology graduates advance to careers that cross a spectrum of industries ranging from consumer products and packaged goods to food products, agriculture, green energy, medicine and healthcare, to countless other industries.

With a biology degree from CSP, you’ll explore endless scientific possibilities – and maybe even discover some new ones.

On-campus research opportunities!

Students can participate in graduate-level research as a part of their major.

In-house Study Nights

On-campus study nights run by upperclassmen, as a peer mentoring experience.

#iamscience seminars

Monthly #iamscience seminars that feature alumni, professionals in the field, and our own student researchers.

Program Details

The Bachelor of Science in Biology program advances from general and foundational studies in biology to highly focused coursework in micro-and cellular biology, chemistry (organic and biochem), calculus, statistics, and physics.

Students then have options to learn from faculty members who have real-world area-specific expertise ranging from animal biology and microbiology to specific studies in aging, physiology, biomechanics, advanced research techniques, and much more.

CSP Biology graduates advance to careers that cross a wide spectrum of industries ranging from consumer products and packaged goods to food products, agriculture, green energy, medicine, and healthcare, to countless other industries.

Faculty members have deep expertise and real-world experience, which also helps students connect their personal interests to a wide-open array of career opportunities.

Student Outcomes

CSP graduates are leaders and trailblazers. Meet some of our alumni below and see how they’re shaping the world.

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Our world-class faculty use their decades of experience to nurture your success from the first day of class all the way to graduation— and beyond.