Bachelor of Science in Biology

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at St. Petersburg College prepares you to enter a range of biology careers, graduate programs or medical, dental or veterinary school. Through our program, you gain a foundation in molecular, cellular, organismal, evolutionary and ecological biology. We offer flexible choices of elective courses so you can shape your learning to fit your needs.

Our bachelor's degree in Biology is perfect if you have taken the common prerequisite classes in biology, chemistry and calculus as part of your A.A. degree. Your major courses include a range of biology, chemistry, physics and math. Your electives let you focus on your interests, including zoology, ecology, immunology, biotechnology, marine biology, plant biology, molecular biology, cellular biology or undergraduate research. This degree prepares you to continue your education in graduate programs or professional schools such as medical, dental or veterinary.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to SPC's bachelor of science in biology program, you will need:

• An A.A. degree, or 60 credits with at least 15 credit hours in transferable general education from a regionally accredited institution.
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in all postsecondary coursework.
• To have completed all of the state-mandated prerequisites with a grade of C or better.

Please note that if you have an A.S. degree, you will need to complete an additional 15 to 21 general education credits to meet the 36-hour general education requirement of SPC. Consult your assigned baccalaureate specialist with questions.

With this degree you can:

• Work in a variety of careers in the biological sciences like health care, education, conservation and research.
• Utilize your skills in creative problem-solving, critical thinking, analyzing, communication and information technology across various biological science disciplines.
• Pursue graduate degrees such as a Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy, or study medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or pharmacy.

Careers in Biology

Our Bachelor of Science degree in Biology prepares you for graduate or professional school or the following careers:

• Biological technician 
• Conservation scientist 
• Environmental scientist or specialist 
• Forensic science technician 
• Medical or clinical laboratory technician 
• Microbiologist 
• Zoologist or wildlife biologist