Associate Degree in Biology Hesston College

Biology is the study of life and living organisms. It is a good fit for students considering a career in medicine or a related field, as well as those intrigued with the living world who want to be prepared for any number of careers available in biology.

Majoring in biology

Opportunities to serve as a tutor and department assistant, privileges normally reserved for upperclassmen at most schools.

The biology curriculum will provide you with the strong educational foundation you will need for upper-level studies and advanced degrees. Academic advisors work one-on-one with students to ensure requirements are met for a seamless transition to continuing education and professional careers.

First Year Fall Program Courses

• General Chemistry I
• Intro To Molecular And Cellular Biology or Intro To Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Recommended Courses

• First-Year Seminar
• College Writing I
• Principles Of Macroeconomics
• Calculus I

Spring Program Courses

• General Chemistry II
• Intro To Organismal Biology or Genetics
• Anatomy And Physiology or Microbiology

Recommended Courses

• Biblical Literature
• Speech Communication
• Lifetime Fitness And Wellness
• Calculus II

Second Year Fall Program Courses

• College Physics I
• Organic Chemistry I
• Intro To Molecular And Cellular Biology or Intro To Ecology And Evolutionary Biology

Recommended Courses

• Elementary Statistics
• Humanities Course
• Responsibility or Integration Course

Spring Program Courses

• Intro To Organismal Biology or Genetics
• Anatomy And Physiology or Microbiology
• Organic Chemistry II

Recommended Courses

• Humanities Course
• Responsibility or Integration Course

If you are motivated, passionate, and enjoy learning and understanding principles governing life processes at all levels – molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological – studying biology is for you!

Programs of study are designed to prepare you for a number of career paths in biology:

• Molecular/Cellular: Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Forensic Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Neuroscience;
• Organismal: Animal Behavior, Botany, Entomology, Ornithology, Parasitology, Physiology, Mammalogy, Herpetology;
• Ecology/Conservation/Sustainability: Biological Systematics, Ecology, Oceanography, and Marine Biology, Evolutionary Biology, Park Naturalist, Wildlife Biologist, Zoological Park, and Aquarium;
• Health-related careers: Dentist, Optometrist, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technician, Physical Therapist, Physician, Physician Assistant, Podiatrist, Veterinarian, Veterinary Assistant, Animal Caretaker;
• Education: Elementary and Secondary School Teacher, University Professor