These degree programs develop in students a competency in key areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and math, based on a Christian worldview – that God created the world, He has given us the desire and the ability to discover and understand it, and that we are responsible to take care of its plant and animals life.
As a biology or pre-medical major, you will learn to integrate faith with learning in biology and be able to discuss ethical implications, even at the global level, in biology. You will develop competency in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, genetics, organismal biology (e.g., botany, zoology, microbiology), anatomy and physiology, environmental science, and scientific literacy. You will learn many tools utilized in biology, including many types of microscopes (e.g., florescent, electron, polarizing), spectrophotometers, electrophoresis apparatus, computer-based data acquisition equipment, many physiological instruments and various types of other equipment used in a laboratory and research setting.
You might consider a biology or pre-medical major if you have a desire to advance to medical or dental school, plan on a career in some aspects of the health services or health care industry, plan to work in the pharmaceutical industry, are interested in the many aspects of molecular biology, are interested in ecology or field biology working with animals or plants, and many other possible careers (see list of possible careers below).
Opportunities to be individually mentored by high-caliber, caring faculty
Opportunities for research, mentored by faculty or with faculty, and to apply for research grants
Academically rigorous science curriculum through the lens of a Christian worldview, but free from indoctrination with a narrow political or theological perspective
SWU has a cooperative agreement with VCOM in Spartanburg for guaranteed interviews for 10 students for their Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program
Our graduates from this program have been accepted into graduate schools including:
Graduate school programs that go well with a biology or pre-medical degree:
This program opens the door to many career possibilities (some require graduate work), including:
Our graduates have gone into a number of careers including:
"My time at SWU taught me to think outside of the box and develop innovative ways to make the most of resources. It instilled in me the value of people and forming relationships as it relates to getting things done. That’s helped me so much in my work since graduation."
Stephanie Sestito, Class of 2012
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