Majors Offered: Biology, Conservation Biology
Degree awarded: Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Conservation Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in Conservation Biology
Total credit hours: Varies
Internship/Practicum opportunities: Visit the Career Development Center for internship information.
At Thiel College, a student majoring in biology or conservation biology receives a broad background in various areas of the biological sciences. Through laboratory and field studies under the mentorship of supportive faculty, biology majors understand and learn to use biological principles and methods. In addition, the relevance of biology to other disciplines is emphasized. Students are prepared upon graduation to enter graduate school, professional school or a range of biology-related careers.
The requirements for our bachelor’s degrees in biology are structured so that students take at least one course in each of several areas of biology and related sciences. The conservation biology major also provides a broad view of biological sciences while also centered on ecology and environmental conservation.
Thiel provides students the opportunity to select the type of biology bachelor’s degree that best suits their academic and professional interests and goals. Thiel offers the following four degree formats:
Students earning a Bachelor of Science take additional courses in chemistry, mathematics, and biological sciences. In contrast, the Bachelor of Arts degree is more flexible, providing the opportunity to pursue a minor or a double major.
Visit our Academic Catalog (2023-2024) for more detailed biology course listings.
Students majoring in Biology or Conservation Biology will:
After earning their bachelor’s degree, Thiel College alumni have gone on to become pharmacy technicians, veterinary technicians, laboratory technicians and much more.
A selection of career opportunities available to biology and conservation biology graduates include:
Thiel College offers scholarships to students for reasons such as academic success, community service or involvement, and exemplary leadership. The scholarships available to biology and conservation biology majors are:
Learn more about the types of financial aid available to Thiel students.
It's easy to get involved at Thiel College. Joining a student club or organization, such as the ones below, is an excellent way to meet others and gain leadership experience.
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At Thiel College, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or Conservation Biology provides students with a comprehensive background in the biological sciences that leads to a variety of fulfilling careers.
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