Bachelor of Science in Biology

A bachelor's degree in biology from SBU is a great foundation for a variety of careers within the field of biology. As an SBU biology major, you will choose one of the following three concentrations to tailor your education based on your personal and professional goals:

• Biomedical Science  — will prepare you for graduate school in a variety of academic disciplines or to pursue advanced studies in health-related careers such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary science, or becoming a physician's assistant
• Environmental Biology/Field Biology  — will focus you on ecology, wildlife biology, and botany, and will prepare you for careers such as working for the Department of Conservation or Department of Natural Resources
• General Biology  — will allow you to choose biology elective courses to customize your degree based on your interests

The SBU Advantage

• Get paid to do research in the summer as an undergraduate student through participating in SBU's Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE) program.
• Learn from our faculty, all of whom have earned Ph.D.'s, and teach all labs and lectures personally.
• Thrive in a small class and lab sizes that facilitate deeper learning and quality interactions between faculty and students. This will prove advantageous to you when securing reference letters for medical and graduate schools.
• SBU biology graduates have historically performed the best in SBU's Doctor of Physical Therapy program. 100% of SBU biology graduates who then move on to complete the SBU DPT program pass the physical therapy board exam!

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university offering more than 100 areas of academic study at undergraduate and graduate levels throughout four physical campuses in Bolivar, Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield, Mo., plus an online campus.

Founded in 1878, Southwest Baptist University is a Christian liberal arts university with:

• More than 100 areas of academic study on undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels;
• Faculty who are passionate about you, your education, and your future success;
• Global service and mission projects to share your faith and develop as a servant leader;
• Vibrant campus life within a close-knit community for getting involved and developing lifelong friendships; and
• Five campuses throughout the southwest and south central Missouri. The 152-acre main campus is in Bolivar, Mo., population 10,300 about 25 minutes north of Springfield, Mo. Additional campuses are in Mountain View, Salem, and Springfield, Mo., and Online.

Liberal arts schools provide both breadth and depth. Breadth is offered across the curriculum with coursework in the arts, sciences, and humanities, with the goal of preparing students for life. Depth is provided through the major, which focuses on preparation for work in a specific field. In a Christian liberal arts education, the Christian lens is the primary lens for learning. Breadth and depth in a Christian liberal arts setting also mean a focus on critical thinking so that non-Christian perspectives are examined (but not endorsed) and students are prepared to serve in secular careers and in service to Christ.