Why it's worth it
Student-centered curriculum - Our curriculum prepares for success. All of our technology and grant money doesn't mean anything if students don't benefit from them. What drives our grant writing and research projects is our desire to use the gifts God gives us to foster your success.
Hands-on experience - You can actually use advanced technology. At other schools only graduate students or technicians use the equipment.
Strong points - Find out what our students say about Calvin's biology program.
Christian faculty - Our faculty are 100% reformed, committed Christian scientists who actually teach the classes.
Faculty advisors - Our faculty advise students and are friendly, approachable and available.
Small classes - Our class size is small,
only 16 to 50 students.
Great classmates - Your classmates are studying biology at Calvin because they want to be here. You will find them to be a dedicated, funloving group.
Prepare for success
Network - Our collaborations with major universities and corporations provide amazing opportunities for you.
Find Research opportunities - 70% of our biology majors participate in off-campus internships or research assistantships.
Do summer research - Each summer 20 to 30 students conduct research with faculty mentors - and are paid!
Get published - Many undergraduate biology students are co-authors for published research articles.
Present at conferences - All student researchers have opportunities to attend reagional and/or international research conferences and present posters.
Find Academic help - Tutoring is available through Student Academic Services.
