Are you interested in the biological systems of plants, animals, humans, and other living organisms? Love the liberal arts and humanities? Consider earning a B.A. in biology, which offers the best of both worlds.
Biology is a broad field that branches into many different disciplines and a range of career paths. With this major, you'll graduate with a firm foundation in both the sciences and the humanities. You'll also be prepared to pursue careers that are science-related but don't involve working in a research laboratory.
Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK’s Bachelor of Arts in Biology curriculum includes math and science courses that will give you a good understanding of biological concepts and theories.
The core of your coursework, however, will be built on a broad, traditional liberal arts platform, providing you with the subjects and skills that are essential to take an active role in civic life.
This means you can take more courses in writing, art, language, psychology, communications, philosophy, global studies, and other humanities than students who pursue the B.S. in biology.
The B.A. in biology is a great choice for careers that emphasize skills like managing people, collaborating and effective teamwork, and interacting with the public in advocacy, policy, or informal educational settings.
As a student, you will:
Your courses will be challenging, but you will have access to student resources and expert faculty who will guide and support you every step of the way.
Upon graduation, you’ll have sharp problem-solving, critical thinking, communication, and other skills that employers want.
To earn a B.A. in biology at Marian, you will complete general education courses to build foundational intellectual and knowledge acquisition skills. You’ll also complete a number of required core and elective courses.
Examples of specific courses you’ll complete include:
Sample four-year plan and checklist
Degree requirements include at least 12 credit hours of biology courses above the 200 level, with at least six of those at the 300-level or above. You may apply up to three credits of biology internship or research coursework to that total.
For greater depth in your academic preparation, you’ll select a second major or minor in another field of study. This will help define your career path, make you more marketable upon graduation, and give you an opportunity to explore another area of study that interests you.
You’ll also complete a capstone experience in which you refine a scientific manuscript, popular press article, case study, or other scientific writing and submit your work for publication.
As you near the end of the core curriculum, our biology careers course will enable you to explore your strengths, values, and career interests. You’ll select elective courses tailored to your career goals and prepare application materials for internships, jobs, and/or graduate study.
The internship and employment market in Indianapolis is thriving. You will be encouraged to pursue at least one internship, although many of our students complete two or more internship experiences.
With a B.A. in biology, you can choose from professional careers in an array of public and private settings. If your ultimate career goal requires an advanced degree, you may also apply for admission to a master’s or doctoral program.
Some students choosing this major want to teach biology or science in middle or high school settings. Others want to become lawyers, patient advocates, science writers or marketers, medical illustrators, or pharmaceutical sales managers.
In general, most B.A. in biology graduates (1) want to work in positions on the business, administrative, and human sides of science or (2) apply to graduate programs that are related to healthcare or the environment.
According to the United States Department of Labor’s Bureau of labor Statistics, here are some employment outlooks for biology-related careers:
Occupation | Growth through 2026 | 2016 median salary |
High school science teacher | 8 percent | $58,030 |
Lawyer or attorney* | 9 percent | $118,160 |
Environmental scientist and specialist | 11 percent | $68,910 |
Science and technical writers | 11 percent | $69,850 |
Museum curator | 13 percent | $47, 230 |
Fundraisers | 15 percent | $54,130 |
Social and community service Manager | 16 percent | $64,680 |
Biological science professor or instructor (post-secondary)* | 16 percent | $75,320 |
Medical and health services manager* | 20 percent | $96,540 |
Other career choices might include:
If you decide to pursue graduate study, our faculty can help you prepare to score well on national exams like the (GRE), among others.
They can also advise you about applying for admission to master’s and doctoral degree programs at top universities across the nation.
*This occupation may require an advanced degree.
© 2021 Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, age or disabilities in the selection
of administrative personnel, faculty and staff, and students.
*Placement rates are gathered from data collected from graduates within six months of graduation.
to the Indiana Commission of Higher Education.
Â鶹ÊÓƵAPK is sponsored by the , Oldenburg, Indiana.
Submit a
Website built with