Earning your degree in biology at Simpson University offers you an academically challenging, yet personally rewarding experience. Through your study, you'll gain the broad-based foundation in the biological sciences you need to pursue graduate work in biology...or to pursue a career in the medical and environmental fields, in the laboratory, or other related areas. In addition to a broad overview of biology, you'll also strengthen your scientific skills through participation in research trips, laboratory work and internship opportunities.
 
Upon graduation, you'll be fully prepared to embark on your career with a solid understanding of the science and the real world applications you need to succeed. And, you'll have a strong foundation in the theoretical concepts and applicable skills the field of biology requires...along with the confidence and ability to integrate those skills with the faith-based principles you deeply value.

Current Degree Requirements:

Biology Credit Worksheet 

Learn In Real World Environments

As a biology student at Simpson University, you'll have the opportunity to practice stewardship and expand your horizons...all while earning credits toward your degree.

You can choose to take summer classes at Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies, where you'll participate in sustainable community-building, environmental education projects and community outreach services in the Great Lakes Forest, Puget Sound, South Florida or South India.

You'll also have the option to enjoy a semester abroad through the Latin American Studies Partnership Program.  In Latin America, you'll broaden your horizons by traveling through diverse cultures and living with native families, while taking part in field studies and dynamic classroom experiences based on the politically and economically sensitive relationship between North America and Latin America.

Wherever you choose to go, whatever you choose to do...all of your experiences will collectively contribute to your personal development and understanding of science in the natural world. And, in coming home to the faith based community of Simpson University, you'll be challenged to integrate your experiences with the firm foundation of your faith to prepare for the difficult ethical and moral decision you'll face as a Christian leader in the scientific profession. 

It's Your Choice.

A College Designed For You

You're looking for a university that will prepare you for the future you imagine, while also offering you the engaging college experience that can help shape your life. Simpson University can give you both. At Simpson, you'll grow intellectually through our academically challenging curriculum, helping prepare you for success in your future career. Yet, you'll also be part of a faith based community that offers you a dynamic environment to fully express your Christianity...and to expand and develop your spirituality. This combination of intellectual and spiritual growth will give you the personal strength, insights and leadership skills you need to communicate a Christian perspective on controversial issues related to biology, both to the church and the public.

Faculty You Can Count On

The Simpson University faculty stands out as a team of committed professionals dedicated to your personal success. All of our faculty are thoroughly qualified and highly regarded in their field. But, more importantly, they recognize that your education requires more than academic enlightenment...it also calls for personal mentorship. You'll experience this advantage through our small class size, which helps you gain a thorough comprehension of the course work you're undertaking. You'll also experience it in our small lab sizes...each of which is taught by a teaching professor rather than a lab assistant.  And, you'll experience the advantage in the personal access you'll have to your instructors outside of the classroom. By making themselves available to you for academic guidance and personal mentorship, our faculty will optimize your opportunity for success both in your academic career and your professional career.

Who Do You Want To Be?

Make Your Passion Your Career

More than likely, you're interested in majoring in biology because you have a passion for the natural world and the inner workings of physical science. With Simpson University's help, you can turn that passion into your life's work. Whether you choose to build on the foundation of your B.S. in Biology to continue your education in graduate or professional school or to pursue a wide range of exciting careers...your biology degree can put you in demand and help you create the future you imagine.

In addition to careers in medicine, research or teaching, your biology degree from Simpson will also help prepare you for a career in: