Biology Major (B.S.) & Minors | Arts & Sciences

The Biology program prepares students to explore and understand the world around them through a diverse curriculum including everything from genetics to botany. Students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and excellent facilities stocked with the latest technology and equipment.

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Biology, B.S. Students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and excellent facilities stocked with the latest technology and equipment. View major courses and requirements

Biology, Pre-Dental Concentration, B.S. Pre-Dental students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and electives to prepare them for the rigors of dental school. View major courses and requirements

Biology, Pre-Graduate School Concentration, B.S. Pre-Graduate School students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and electives to prepare them to succeed in graduate school. View major courses and requirements

Biology, Pre-Medical Concentration, B.S. Pre-Med students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and electives to prepare them for the rigors of medical school. View major courses and requirements

Biology, Pre-Optometry Concentration, B.S. Pre-Optometry students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and electives to prepare them to apply to optometry school. View major courses and requirements

Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, B.S. Pre-Physical Therapy students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and electives to prepare them for a physical therapy program. View major courses and requirements

Biology, Pre-Physician Assistant Concentration, B.S. Pre-Physician Assistant students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and electives to prepare them for a physician assistant program. View major courses and requirements

Biology, Pre-Veterinary Concentration, B.S. Pre-Veterinary students can take advantage of one-on-one mentoring opportunities and electives to prepare them for a veterinary program. View major courses and requirements

Biology, Teacher Licensure, B.S. The Teacher Licensure track prepares students to enter the classroom after graduation. View major courses and requirements

Biochemistry, B.S. The Biochemistry program prepares graduates for careers in chemistry, biochemistry and healthcare through the study of the fundamental molecular building blocks that make up biological systems. Students are introduced to the foundational principles of biochemistry and challenged to grow their critical thinking skills. View major courses and requirements

Biochemistry, Pre-Med Track, B.S. The Biochemistry The Pre-Med track is designed specifically to prepare students for the rigors of healthcare professional schools including medical, pharmacy, physician assistant and dental schools. View major courses and requirements

Environmental Science, B.S. The Environmental Science program educates students with the knowledge of the natural sciences, including specific skills to help identify complex environmental problems and find viable solutions that minimize hazards to the health of human populations, other species, and to the environment as a whole. View major courses and requirements

Biology Minor

Environmental Science Minor

For a complete overview of the program and requirements, please view the following course description & requirements summary sheets for each biology concentration:

Biology
Biology – Pre-Dental Concentration
Biology – Pre-Graduate School Concentration
Biology – Pre-Medical School Concentration (Select Tier)
- Biology – Pre-Medical Concentration Tier 1
  - Math ACT of ≤18, Math SAT of ≤490
- Biology – Pre-Medical Concentration Tier 2
  - Math ACT of 19-24/ MATH SAT of 500-590
- Biology – Pre-Medical Concentration Tier 3
  - Math ACT of ≥25, Math SAT of ≥600
Biology – Pre-Optometry Concentration
Biology – Pre-Physical Therapy (PT) Concentration
Biology – Pre-Physician Assistant (PA) Concentration
Biology – Pre-Veterinary School Concentration
Biochemistry
Biochemistry – Pre-Med Track
Environmental Science

Internships are not required. Students may obtain academic credit for participating in a practical learning experience outside Campbell University but often simply choose to gain work experience to strengthen their resumes for post-graduate studies and full-time employment. If the internship is for academic credit, the experience must address a biology-related problem, involve college-level work, and have a component of active, hands-on activity. Up to six (6) upper-level academic credits may be earned in this way.

Examples of the varied experiences gained by students in the Department of Biological Sciences include internships at/as:

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and paramedics training/experience
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Women in Science program
Museum of Natural Sciences (Raleigh, NC)
NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
Northwest Georgia Science Museum
SeaWorld
South African Shark Conservancy (Gansbaai, South Africa)
Student Conservation Service & US National Park Service
Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom
“Summer Program for Future Doctors” (SPFD) at the East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine

Biology Majors & Minors

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Biology Minors

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