Biology - The College of Idaho

Biology from The College of Idaho is a Campus Bachelor Biology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Our biology majors emphasize breadth of experience but also allow students to pursue their own areas of interest within the field of biology. Small class sizes and the accessibility of the C of I's biology faculty provide opportunities not usually found at larger colleges and universities. The department offers a major in biology and biology coursework is incorporated into the College's interdisciplinary environmental studies and health sciences majors. Minors are offered in biology, health professions studies, human biology, natural sciences, and technical and analytical skills in the natural sciences. Within health profession studies, students can choose from eight tracks of study, including pre-med, pre-dental, pre-veterinarian and pre-physical therapy. Fieldwork and laboratory research are important components of the C of I biology program. The College is located near mountain and desert habitats which provide numerous study sites for student research. Field trips to Australia, Costa Rica, Florida, Hawaii, Death Valley, the Oregon coast and other off-campus sites offer opportunities for hands-on, in-depth learning. In addition, the recently renovated Boone Science Hall contains modern molecular, cellular, organismal and environmental laboratories for research and experimentation. Students interested in health care or in laboratory research work closely with C of I professors to study a variety of topics ranging from human anatomy to molecular biology. Students are encouraged to participate in internships in their areas of interest; these open doors for career opportunities after graduation. Career opportunities for biology majors The possibilities are endless for C of I biology graduates. Our alumni include the co-discoverer of vitamin B12 and many successful doctors, dentists, physical therapists, veterinarians, pharmacists, researchers, botanists, zoologists, professors and scientists. Department graduates enjoy a high placement rate into graduate school, and many undergraduates get a head start on their research careers through grant-funded faculty-student research programs such as INBRE (IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence) and SWITCH (Southwest Idaho: The Comprehensive Herbaria). No matter what your scientific field of interest is, a C of I biology degree will prepare you to succeed in graduate school and your chosen career. View more details on The College of Idaho . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biology courses.