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Biology

Learn the Secrets of Life

Understand life at all stages, from the health of a cell to the inner workings of the human body. A degree in biology sets the groundwork for a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and so much more.

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York

The undergraduate biology programs at Adelphi University teach students to analyze data, think scientifically, and prepare for more than 200 biology-related careers. Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees offer diverse learning paths for every student. Students who want to enter medical and health professions get special advising and support to set them on the path to success.

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About Adelphi University

Adelphi University is a private institution that was founded in 1896. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,205, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 75 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Adelphi University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 151. The student-faculty ratio at Adelphi University is 12:1, and the school has 45.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.

Adelphi University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Adelphi University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.).

Year Founded: Private, Coed

School Type: 1896

Setting: Suburban

American University

Washington, DC

Learn about the latest advances in life sciences and prepare for a career in medicine, research, or development with a degree in biology from American University. Students have the opportunity to support cutting edge research while learning about neurobiology, microbiology, molecular biology, and more. AU’s location in the heart of Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States, means that students are close to prestigious research centers like the National Institutes of Health and the National Institute of Mental Health.

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About American University

American University is a private institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,901, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 84 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. American University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 69. The student-faculty ratio at American University is 12:1.

American University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, and health service. American University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.).

Year Founded: 1893

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: Suburban

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University is an exciting environment for the study of biological sciences. Students can specialize in Organismal Biology; Marine Biology; or Microbial, Cellular, and Molecular Biology. With research and internship programs as well as learning communities designed to help students stay supported and engaged throughout their college experience, Auburn University equips students for a bright future in biology.

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About Auburn University

Auburn University is a public institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,658, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,875 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Auburn University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 103. The student-faculty ratio at Auburn University is 19:1, and the school has 31.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.

Auburn, Alabama, has been ranked one of the best places to live, and life at Auburn University can be similarly enjoyable for students. Football is a particularly big attraction in the fall, as fans support the Auburn Tigers with the help of school mascot Aubie the Tiger. The Tiger sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and the influx of football fans makes Auburn the fifth-largest city in the state on game days.

Year Founded: 1856

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: Suburban

Florida International University

Miami, Florida

What better place to study Biology than in Florida, where the Florida Keys and the Everglades rainforest are teaming with life. A Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences introduces students to the wide scope of biological study, from genetics to physiology to biochemistry. The Office of Pre-Health Advising works closely with students who want to enter medical or health-related fields. Students can work with an advisor to design an academic plan and seek out professional experiences that will make them attractive candidates for health professional schools.

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About Florida International University

Florida International University is a public institution that was founded in 1972. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 45,813, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 344 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Florida International University is 26:1, and the school has 21.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Florida International University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

Outside of class, there are many student organizations and more than 30 fraternities and sororities to consider joining, as well as annual campus events, such as the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, to check out. The FIU Golden Panthers sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Conference USA.

Year Founded: 1972

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Urban

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Undergraduate students get the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research while they earn their bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences at LSU. Students can earn degrees in biochemistry, microbiology, or biological sciences. The curricula for these degrees include the courses required by most medical and dental schools. An average of 165 graduates of the Biological Sciences program at LSU are admitted into medical schools each year, according to the Department of Biological Sciences. Students may also participate in Alpha Epsilon Delta, an honor society for pre-professional health students.

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About Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is a public institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,118, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 2,000 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is 22:1.

Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge, better known as LSU, is a public school near the Mississippi River, in the southeastern part of the state. Students at LSU can choose from many programs in more than a dozen colleges. The most popular majors at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Education; Biological and Bi

Year Founded: 1860

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Urban

University of Central Florida

Orlando Florida

A biology degree from UCF prepares students for entry into a health profession program. Students can declare a pre-professional biology concentration and get the support they need to get started on graduate studies in health or medicine. Pre-professional students have access to internships, independent study opportunities, and research projects as well as pre-professional advisors. They can join the pre-medical American Medical Student Association, a club that helps them become well-rounded applicants to medical school.

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About University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida is a public institution that was founded in 1963. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 55,776, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,415 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Central Florida is 30:1.

The most popular majors at University of Central Florida include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Psychology; Education; and Engineering.

Notable alumni of the University of Central Florida include Cheryl Hines, an actress who starred in HBO’s “Curb Your Enthusiasm”; comedian Daniel Tosh, star of Comedy Central’s “Tosh.0”; and former soccer player Michelle Akers, a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.

Year Founded: 1963

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Suburban