Why choose Calvin to study biology?

What we believe in

Academic excellence - we teach because we love teaching. Read what our students say about Calvin's biology department.

Research - we collaborate with undergraduate students.

Personal advising - you have a passion, lets make it a career!

Emotional and spiritual development - faculty are available and we really care for students.

Integrating biology and faith -check out the biology department's perspectives on evolution.

Studying the whole creation - we study viruses in soil and human bacteria, all the way to tropical ecosystems and medical needs in developing countries.

 

Why it's worth it

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.

You can actually use advanced technology. At other schools only graduate students or technicians use the equipment.

Find out what our students say about Calvin's biology program.

Our faculty are 100% reformed, committed Christian scientists who actually teach the classes.

Our faculty advise students and are friendly, approachable and available.

 

Our class size is small,
only 16 to 50 students.

Your classmates are studying biology at Calvin because they want to be here. You will find them to be a dedicated, funloving group.

Tutoring is available through Student Academic Services.

 

 

Prepare for success

Our collaborations with major universities and corporations provide amazing opportunities for you.

80% of our biology majors participate in off-campus internships.

Each summer over 30 students conduct research with faculty mentors - and are paid!

Many undergraduate biology students are co-authors for published research articles.

All student researchers have opportunities to attend reagional and/or international research conferences and present posters.