Biology/Pre-Medicine - Essex County College

Biology/Pre-Medicine from Essex County College is a Campus Associate Biology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Why major in Biology/Pre-Medicine? Biology is the primary life science from which students can enter specific fields of study as diverse as molecular biology , forestry, pathophysiology, neuroanatomy, and parasitology. Biology also provides the foundation for students who wish to become physicians, dentists, or other such medical professionals. The curriculum is equivalent to the first two years of a baccalaureate program in Biology . Emphasis is placed on scientific method and critical analysis that will enable you to be a contributor to any scientific or medical team. If I major in Biology/Pre-Medicine, can I transfer to an upper-division college or university? The Associate in Science degree in Biology/Pre-Medicine prepares you for transfer to upper-division colleges and universities to pursue a bachelor's degree. ECC's transfer/articulation agreements with area four-year institutions provide smooth transfer for our A.S. graduates. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be able to: Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills, including the scientific method and methods of scientific conversion; Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry; Demonstrate a mastery of the fundamental concepts of biology at the genetic, molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and organismal level; Perform scientific investigations using proper scientific and laboratory safety protocols; and Successfully transfer to a four-year undergraduate degree program in Biology . View more details on Essex County College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biology courses.