Two Biology Majors to Meet the Growing and Vital Worlds of Healthcare and Science

Biology and Human Biology

If you know you like science – and you want to a career where you can continue to explore the physical world, College of Saint Mary has you covered. We prepare women just like you to be the best nurses in practice — caring, professional and accurate. The biology and human biology programs at College of Saint Mary will help you explore and expand your interest in the living world. Your studies about human life will open doors into the areas of research, technology and fieldwork. So which biology major should you choose?

Our biology major will prepare you for a career in research in a lab environment, while our human biology major will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in clinical labs or medicine. You may also choose the benefit of earning your bachelor’s of science in human biology and your master's of science in physician assistant studies in just five years with our combined program.

Our multi-million dollar renovation to our math and science buildings will give you the perfect environment you need to succeed. Conduct clinical research, maintain lab reports and experiment with data. A degree in biology or human biology means finding the answers that could help save lives. This major has a starting salary of $78,000 and is the perfect gateway for continuing your education.

Degrees Offered:

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Human Biology

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Source: US Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration