Biology
Earning a biology degree from Voorhees College means that you've
completed a modern course of study that has prepared you for a variety
of career options. The curriculum stresses analytic and critical skill
development, along with the knowledge you need to pursue an advanced
degree if that is your goal. You'll be adept at using laboratory
equipment and at digesting scientific literature. You'll have the
opportunity to participate in summer research internships and
workshops at major laboratories.
Graduates from the department boast a higher than average acceptance in
first-rate graduate schools, as well as medical, dental and veterinary
programs. Graduates also have the skills, and background to pursue
meaningful careers in teaching, research, industry, allied health and
other related areas.
Degree Requirements
- 50 credit hours of course work in general education requirements
- 45 credit hours of course work in biology, four of which are biology elective hours
- 20 credit hours of course work in chemistry
- 8 credit hours of physics
- 8 credit hours of computer science
- 9 credit hours of mathematics
*12 of the required hours of biology satisfy the general education requirements.
A biology major needs a total of 127 hours to graduate.