Biology Program Features
You have lots of options
Bachelors degree in biology
- B.S. degree - research-oriented professionals
- B.A. degree - interdisciplinary careers
B.S. degree in environmental science (biology emphasis)
B.S. degree in biotechnology
B.A. degrees in biology education
B.A. degree - biology secondary education- B.A. degrees - elementary and secondary integrated science studies
Pre-Professional programs
- Calvin's pre-professional programs prepare students for admission to post-baccalaureate professional schools—medical school, dental schools, veterinary schools, physician’s assistant programs, physical therapy schools, pharmacy schools, occupational therapy programs, genetic counseling programs, and optometry schools.
Its easy to migrate from one program to another
Years 1 & 2 - take a common "core" of biology and cognate courses
Years 3 & 4 - specialize in different degree programs
Pre-health professions programs may branch off earlier
Integrative, experiential learning
Calvin professors:
- are passionate about working with students to learn effectively and to apply knowledge wisely
- teach from a foundational Christian worldview
- use instructional strategies based on cognitive learning research
Students gain:
- solid conceptual base in biology
- interdisciplinary science perspectives
- liberal arts perspectives
- practical vocational skills
