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The biology major at The University of Olivet is designed to introduce you to the major aspects of modern biology and its applications. You’ll participate in hands-on experiences both in the laboratory and in the field, and have the opportunity to work one-one-one with faculty on research and independent study projects.
Located two miles from campus on Pine Lake, Kirkelldel Biological Preserve has five habitat types and broad biological diversity, serving as an outdoor classroom for a range of science classes and research projects. This biological research station also contains a large collection of natural history specimens, including many fossils, rocks and minerals, mollusk shells, mammals, birds, and numerous live animals and insects.
As a biology major, you will choose a concentration that aligns with your career interests.
This concentration is for students interested in biomedical research, pharmacology, toxicology, molecular biology, genetics and related areas.
This concentration is for students with an interest in the fields of biology, zoology, botany, ecology and related areas.
This concentration is for students interested in pursuing further education in human medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy or training as a physician’s assistant or other allied health fields.
The general biology concentration is for students who are interested in general biology or who are not interested in a specific concentration.
Biologists study humans, animals, plants and bacteria to gain a better understanding of how the body and nature works and how external factors may influence organisms.
A biomedical engineer, or lab technician, ensures that medical equipment is well-maintained, properly configured and safely functional.
Pharmacology is the study of the interactions that occur between a living organism and chemicals that affect normal or abnormal biochemical function.
Zoologists and wildlife biologists study animal behavior in various environments. They observe and measure the physical characteristics of various species.
A national undergraduate honor society to encourage and foster scholarly activity and recognize academic scholarship in the natural and computer sciences and…
This student organization was established to provide environmental programs for the campus and community, sponsor field trips, attend environmental conferences and seminars,…
This club is for students who are planning to attend veterinary school after their undergraduate degree. We discuss current topics in the…
The honor society for pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary and other professional health related majors.
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