Biology
Studying Biology at Stetson University features career-oriented instruction that is hands-on, research-driven and offers close faculty collaborations — components that help students quickly experience successful outcomes after graduation. Course concentrations also include aquatic and marine biology, molecular and cellular biology, and the pre-health program.
Why Biology at Stetson University?
Ever encounter a venomous snake, experience a swim among manatees or work with gene editing? At Stetson, you can participate in those activities and more. Students are encouraged — and even required — to move beyond simply learning what is already known and begin to generate new knowledge in and outside the classroom. So, regardless of course, students will get their feet wet about a topic and then dive in-depth. Plus, all courses include lab sessions, and all students are required to complete a senior research project.
Learn more about the Department of Biology.
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Jordan Cockfield-Iratishe '16 Biology, '21 PhD University of Notre Dame
“That was a learning experience because I didn’t realize that just because your results aren’t ‘significant’ doesn’t mean the results are bad. It just means there are plenty of opportunities to continue the study.”
Stevie Simpson '22 Biology, talking about her senior research project
Career Outcomes
Careers in biology, aquatic and marine biology, molecular and cellular biology, and pre-health are among the “fastest growing occupations,” as projected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For example, the need for medical and health services managers is projected to increase by more than 32.5% from 2020 to 2030, with a 2021 median annual wage of $101,340. Similarly, nurse practitioner jobs are projected to increase by more than 52% from 2020-2030, with a 2021 median annual salary of $120,680. According to 2019 data from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are more than 3.1 million jobs in the field of a biology, with 69% of them requiring at least a bachelor’s degree.
- Kristine Dye, PhD, University of Washington
- Cindy Bennington, PhD, West Virginia University
- Roslyn Crowder, PhD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Terry Farrell, PhD, Oregon State University
- Melissa Gibbs, PhD, University of Delaware
- Lynn Kee, PhD, University of Michigan
- Michael King, PhD, University of Virginia
- Peter May, PhD, University of Florida
- Jean Smith, PhD, Princeton University
- Kirsten Work, PhD, University of Oklahoma
Students must complete the General Education Requirements of the College of Arts & Sciences, along with the Major Requirements. All biology courses include lab sessions, and all students are required to complete a senior research project.
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