生物学项目概述
在这个节目中, you’ll explore everything from basic biology and genetics to advanced topics ranging from molecular biology, 从生理学和海洋生物学到生态学, 植物学与毒理学. You’ll conduct faculty-led research in well-equipped laboratories and five nature preserves. You’ll also have opportunities to present the results of important research at local and national conferences. Whether you’re considering employment immediately after graduation or are planning to pursue an advanced degree, you’ll have the knowledge and hands-on training you need to take your next steps with confidence.
可选的浓度
法医生物学
The 法医生物学 program was developed to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing a career in 法医生物学, 生物学原理在执法中的应用. The major provides a strong basic background in both biology and chemistry, along with specialized upper level courses specifically applicable to forensics. Course work in criminal justice and other areas provide additional perspectives. 毕业后, 法医生物学 majors will be well prepared for either on-the-job training in a forensics laboratory or for graduate study in the area of forensics.
医学化验学
该专业为学生提供生物学学位, and with the completion of the extended senior year at one of our partner programs at the Akron Children's Hospital or the Cleveland Clinic, 获得医学实验室科学家认证的资格. Certified Medical Laboratory Scientists work in hospitals and other clinical laboratories, processing patient samples and performing tests essential for doctors to properly diagnose and treat patients. With increasing numbers of aging persons requiring more medical care in the United States, medical technology is an expanding field with an excellent employment rate for graduates, 尤其是那些有相应证书的人.
我如何知道这个项目是否适合我?
这个程序是理想的任何人谁:
- 想从事人类医学或兽医学方面的工作.
- Likes the idea of becoming a lab technician or doing meaningful research.
- Is fascinated by living systems of all kinds from those in plants to fungi and marine life.
学习经验
你可以期待:
- Learning from a group of extraordinary professors who are respected scholars in their fields.
- Having the flexibility to focus your program in a very specific direction by adding a 法医生物学 or biotechnology concentration to your biology major.
- Having opportunities to conduct research in unique facilities, such as:
- 四个致力于合作研究的实验室.
- 用于饲养实验动物的温室和设施.
- Five local environmental preserves and modern science instrumentation.
三beta生物荣誉学会
This honor society is a great way to connect with other students in service and social activities and to help improve the understanding of biology.
学生实习
You’ll have opportunities to participate in summer research internships at prestigious research universities, 政府机构和非盟校园. 例如, Ashland University is a member of the Bioscience Consortium of Northeast Ohio, 哪个机构支持生物技术教育和本科生研究, 还有学生实习机会. The Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster and 查尔斯河实验室 also routinely provide internships for biology majors.
样本课程
要了解更多的生物课程，请参考 四年制课程指南, 学术目录 and 当然旋转.
对环境科学也感兴趣? 查看我们的 环境科学/生物 double major designed for students who wish to pursue a career in environmental science or biology with an emphasis in environmental science.
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第四年
奖学金
Ashland University has been awarded a grant from the state of Ohio to provide 选择俄亥俄第一奖学金s to outstanding students with interests in the natural and physical sciences. These scholarships support academically strong students who plan to continue to graduate school, health-related professional programs or employment in STEM industries after completing a bachelor’s degree.
非盟院长奖学金
The 优秀学生奖学金 was created to enhance the undergraduate academic experience for new first-time and transfer students enrolled in a major within the 文学院 & Sciences. 这是一种择优制, renewable scholarship that can be "stacked" on top of other awarded AU academic scholarships. 除了, students have the opportunity to participate in unique academic communities with a focus on career coaching and preparation.
俄亥俄州EPA奖学金
这些都是基于业绩的, nonrenewable scholarships will be given to undergraduate students enrolled at an Ohio public or private college/university who can demonstrate their knowledge and commitment to careers in environmental sciences or environmental engineering. 学生必须进入三年级或四年级. 获奖者将由学院指定的小组选出.
毕业成果
Biology majors have a strong track record of entering health professional schools, 包括医疗, 医师助理和兽医学校. 自2004年以来, more than 90 percent of AU biology majors who have applied to health professional schools have been admitted within one year of graduation. Our majors also find lucrative employment directly after graduation.
应届毕业生雇主
生物学专业的应届毕业生在:
- 查尔斯河实验室
- 托莱多动物园
- 伯特立公司
- 堪萨斯大学医学中心
- 中央药剂调配服务
- 克利夫兰脐带血中心
- 诺克斯县联合劝募会
职业发展机会
生物学专业的学生有广泛的职业选择. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that careers in biology will grow over the next decade. 特别是, the BLS forecasts that biological technician jobs will grow at a rate of 5 percent from 2022 to 2032. In 2022, the median salary of a biological technician was $49,650. 环境科学家的平均工资为76美元,480 in 2022, and jobs for environmental scientists are expected to grow by 7 percent.
