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Biology

Did you know that the largest organism in the world is a set of aspen trees in Utah that share the same root system? Or at least it could be. Depending on how you define what constitutes a single living system, the Great Barrier Reef might be the largest, or it could be a 2,200-acre fungus in Oregon. And that doesn’t even ask the question of how you even define life itself. Is a virus alive – and does that have any bearing on how we might stop it from spreading?

As a biology major, you’ll delve into many subjects like the ones above and other exciting areas, whether you see yourself in a laboratory, in a school, as a medical doctor or out in nature – taking samples of that fungus or working to preserve the forest firsthand. If you are looking for a biology program that will prepare you for a career in several areas of biology, learn more about Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa.

Key Personality Traits of Biologists

  • Inquisitive
  • Loves nature
  • Meticulous
  • Observant

Students in Buena Vista University’s Bachelor of Science in Biology program study several important areas, including:

  • Biochemistry
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology
  • Environmental Science
  • Molecular Biology
  • Neuroscience
  • Physiology
  • Zoology
  • And more! 

It’s time to join other biology majors in Iowa and beyond who chose our school as the key to their education. Whether you want to be a pre-med student or pursue a career with your bachelor’s degree, we can help plan for your success. We boast of a 90 percent acceptance rate to medical and other pre-health professional schools such as dentistry, veterinary medicine and physical therapy.

Learn more about the Biology program at Buena Vista University...

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