Bachelor of Science in Biology

New England College - INTO

You will be challenged with hands-on learning experiences and many opportunities to do real science, both in your classes and in federally funded research laboratories. Every biology major completes a yearlong research project. Many students present this work at local undergraduate meetings and even international scientific conferences. At NEC, you will have opportunities for professional internships, biology-related travel courses, earning credits for getting certified as a biology teacher, and employment in our Summer Undergraduate Research Program. We will help you attain your career goals, whether that be graduate school or employment in such places as educational institutions, federal agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and private industry. Explore biological ecosystems, genetics, and zoology as a biology major. While studying living organisms, you will strengthen critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving skills. At NEC, the BS in Biology curriculum emphasizes hands-on inquiry and project-based learning. Students complete research projects, participate in internships, and gain laboratory experience. The curriculum also includes a course on Careers in Science that covers career paths, the job search, and applying to graduate school. Whether you want to teach biology, work in a research laboratory, or continue your education at the graduate level, a Bachelor of Science in Biology from NEC can help you reach your goal.