Biology - Organismal - Cottey College

Biology - Organismal from Cottey College is a Campus Associate Biology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Biology is the study of living creatures, from the simplist life forms to the complex human being. Organismal Biology studies larger, complex life forms. Cottey's biology program is designed to prepare students for further study in biological fields such as ecology, zoology, botany, and physiology. Pre-professional preparation for teaching, medicine, nursing, physical therapy, veterinary medicine and research is also an integral part of the advising and curriculum. We specialize in helping students make the transition from high school to upper division collegiate coursework. Career Opportunities The various courses of study in biology at Cottey College can provide you with preparation for further work in a variety of disciplines such as medicine, biomedical research, physical therapy, biochemistry, genetic engineering, environmental studies, genetics, and animal science, to name just some of the majors our graduates have entered at their transfer institutions. Over half of biology graduates who hold a bachelor's degree will work at educational institutions as educators. 1 in 8 biologists work for government agencies and another 8 percent work for non-profit research agencies. The largest group of biology graduates are employed in the health technology field, including occupations such as medical and lab technicians. In fact women with a degree in biology are 4 times more likely to work as a health technologist than men. Many biology majors will go on to earn some type of advanced degree . Masters level degrees include advanced degrees in biology or business. Less than 10 % earn a doctorate degree, but about a fourth will go on to earn a professional degree in medicine. View more details on Cottey College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biology courses.