Investigate the function of the natural world from the inner workings of individual cells to the properties of whole ecosystems. As a Longwood Biology major you will study how cells function, how whole organisms like humans work and are put together, and how life of all types interacts to create the dynamic living world we live in.
You will receive a strong foundation in fundamental biology and then work with your adviser to tailor your coursework to develop specialized expertise in your specific area of interest.
Career Path
Prepare for lifelong discoveries when you become one of these with a degree in Biology.
Science Policy
Environmental Policy
Environmental Consulting
Clinical Laboratory
Diagnostics
Pathology
Agriculture
Horticulture Computational Biology
Bioinformatics Genetic Counselor
BIOLOGY TEACHER PREPARATION
Do you want to teach biology in Virginia's public schools? Take courses required for the biology major, with the same accessible and expert faculty, and then some additional education courses. Senior year you'll participate in a professional semester, aka student teaching.
Expected December 2024
Start date
August 2025
Cook-Cole College of Arts and Sciences
Ruffner 104,
Longwood University,
FARMVILLE,
Virginia,
23909, United States
Students must have Proof of successful completion of secondary education (e.g., secondary school transcripts, final exam scores, diploma) with certified English translations. Longwood recognizes the value of the International Baccalaureate diploma and will award transfer credit for IB exams.
Other English language requirements: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - 550 (paper).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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