NSU's biology program emphasizes hands-on activities and critical thinking to bring you to a better understanding of the study of life.
You'll work on-on-one with caring, supportive faculty who encourage independent thinking skills that will prepare you to become a leader in your biological field. Most upper-level courses have no more than 25 students. Northern's biology faculty members teach their own labs - they'll get to know you as a person.
Northern biology students work in science labs with the latest equipment, including a DNA analyzer, confocal microscope, and anaerobic chamber. And, students beginning classes in fall 2019 will be the first of many to study in the new Northern State University Regional Science Education Center, which will advance educational and research opportunities for the university and region - learn more about the center at NSU Master Plan.
In NSU's biology program, you're encouraged to explore your interests and dive deeper into your studies with our focus of hands-on research.
CAREERS
Many biology majors work at for-profit businesses and corporations. Others teach in educational institutions; work for government, nonprofit foundations and research organizations; or operate their own business or consulting service.
Potential jobs include health technologists and technicians, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, therapists, physician assistants, farmers, foresters and sales (non-retail).
Many students pursue careers in allied health (e.g., medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, mortuary science, dentistry, and optometry) and organismal biology professions (e.g., zookeeper, naturalist, and biologist).
Expected January, August 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
Technology Center 358,
1200 South Jay Street,
ABERDEEN,
South Dakota,
57401, United States
Students are required to complete International qualification equivalent to US high school.
International students may take an English language or academic proficiency test: TOEFL IBT (61-70 or above) / TOEFL PBT (525 or above) / IELTS (5.5 or above) / SAT (960 or above).
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.