Biology
Degree Awarded
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Undergraduate Minor, Certificate in Exercise Physiology
Program Delivery
On-Campus
Locations Available
Rindge, New Hampshire
Your major in Biology gives you the tools to study the living organisms and ecosystems that drive many of the most pressing issues of our time. In a world of changing climate, expanding (and aging) populations, and shrinking natural resources, understanding the living beings on our planet has never been more critical. With your bachelor鈥檚 degree in biology, you can seek work in laboratory, classroom, office, or field environments and look forward to consistent job and salary growth.
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What do Biology students Learn?
As a biology major, you will learn core concepts in biology, chemistry and physics, as well as scientific methods and experimental design. You will master field and laboratory techniques, as well as scientific writing and communication skills.
Certificate in Exercise Physiology
Upon competition of this certificate, along with an undergraduate degree, students would meet the prerequisites established by the American College of Sports Medicine to sit for the Certification in Exercise Physiology. Sitting for the ACSM鈥檚 Certification is above and beyond the expectations of our certificate program but is a viable option after completion. If you do choose the path of certification through the ASCM, it is a nationally recognized and a required achievement for employment in many clinical and health related settings. Typical areas of employment would include cardiac rehabilitation centers and fitness facilities.
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What Makes Our Biology Program Different?
You can gain valuable experience through opportunities at Franklin 51福利社 to:
- Work on biomedical research funded by the National Institutes of Health
- Conduct environmental fieldwork on our 1,000-acre Rindge Campus with woods, fields, ponds, trails, wetlands and wildlife
- Study tropical forest ecology in Costa Rica
- Participate in Health Sciences Club or Environmental Club
Participate in Sigma Zeta, the National Science and Mathematics Honor Society
Alison Stanlewicz '19 discusses her research project involving exercise physiology.
Who should Study Biology?
You鈥檒l find this major a good fit if you have or want to develop the ability to:
- Conduct and clearly explain scientific research
- Plan and execute biological experiments
- Think critically, analyze and interpret data
- Work independently and collaborate with teams
CONTACT the admissions team
(800) 437-0048
admissions@franklinpierce.edu
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm