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., fluorescent, 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 healthcare 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).
I didn’t realize how much of a privilege it was to have that opportunity in undergrad until I got to medical school and found out that most of my classmates with that sort of research experience were only able to do so in a master’s or Ph.D. program.
- Reagen Welch, Biology Pre-Med Graduate
Named one of the Most Affordable Pre-Medical Degrees for 2020 by AffordableSchools.net.
Alexa Bombich - Pre-Med Major
Matt Morgan - Pre-Med Major
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:
"SWU has prepared me for medical school in several ways. The professors not only taught in great detail but they also gave unique examples that stuck with me. This not only helped me learn the material but has also prepared me for the level of in-depth learning that is expected in medical school. The study technique I learned while taking Anatomy & Physiology is what I use today in medical school. It has helped me immensely. Knowing how to study and how much would be expected of me in medical school was something that my time at SWU taught me."
Caitlyn Cross, Pre-Med Graduate
This program opens the door to many career possibilities (some require graduate work), including:
Our graduates have gone into a number of careers including:
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