Bachelor of Science in Biowissenschaften

This degree requires a minimum of 130 semester hours of course work, the final 65 hours of which, must be done at Mississippi College. Because our Biology majors have a variety of career interests, we have organized the Biology degree into four different tracks, each designed to guide students in selecting courses that will best prepare them for their chosen field.

Mississippi College, governed by a Board of Trustees elected by the Mississippi Baptist Convention, is a private, co-educational, comprehensive university of liberal arts and sciences and professional studies dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1826, Mississippi College is the oldest institution of higher learning and the largest private university in the state of Mississippi. As a Christian institution, Mississippi College values the integration of faith and learning throughout the educational process.

Consistent with its Baptist heritage and relationship to the Convention, Mississippi College provides a quality Christian education for its student population. Students select the university because of the quality of its academic programs, Christian environment, and location. The university strives to recruit students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, and church/community involvement. The majority of students come from Mississippi and other southeastern states.