Biology Degree

By pursuing the biology major at Hiram College, students can study life at all levels – molecular, cellular, individual and ecological. Combined with the new liberal arts, our northeast Ohio biology degree prepares students to achieve their unique goals, from attending medical or veterinary school to following a career in allied health.

Students who acquire their biology degree from Hiram are ready to face new challenges and aren’t afraid to fail. Curious in nature, they love to question the world around them. If this sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home in Hiram’s bachelor’s degree in biology program.

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Bachelor of arts in Biology Program Summary

With their liberal arts backgrounds, Hiram biology students have a broader platform on which to build their careers and lives. The critical-thinking, research, and communication skills they’ll develop will help them no matter the path they take.

Plus, at Hiram, it’s easy for students to specialize their biology major to fit their unique interests and goals, helping themselves to prepare for their future careers.

Our biology major allows students to learn hands on and gain real research experience by the time they graduate. Making observations, testing hypotheses, and drawing conclusions is practiced in the classroom, in the lab, and beyond. Other key aspects about our program include:

  • Students are able to work in a lab within their first year
  • Choose Ohio First Scholarships are available
  • Students can opt for a dual-degree or 3+2 option, earning two bachelor’s degrees at once – one STEM-based degree from Hiram and one engineering degree from Case Western Reserve University or Washington University
  • Students can also go on to earn a master’s in engineering from Case Western Reserve University

Biology Major Paths and Opportunities

Students in our bachelor’s degree in biology program take a range of required courses and electives, with some options including:

  • Fundamentals of Physics
  • Introduction to Biology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular and Cellular Biology

Elective tracks within the program include:

  • Organismal Biology
  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Genes, Genomes, and Cells
  • Bio-Innovation
  • Pre-Medical
  • Pre-Veterinary
  • Pre-Physical Therapy

Students must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or better within the major. Visit our curriculum page for further major and degree requirements, along with our tuition page for financial information.

  • Paid and volunteer independent research projects during the academic year and summer
  • Job shadowing with local doctors, veterinarians and more
  • Study abroad trips that expose students to diverse locales
  • Working, interning or volunteering at Hiram’s 550-acre James H. Barrow Biological Field Station
  • Interning or researching with local organizations including Penitentiary Glen Reservation and the Akron Zoo
  • Healthcare and medicine
  • Research and development
  • Environmental science
  • Education

The critical-thinking, research, and communication skills students develop within our biology major means they will be well-positioned for their future careers, no matter where their passions lie.

Ways to Get Involved in Our Biology Major

Hiram College has a unique academic schedule which allows faculty to lead field courses off campus within the United States. Many of the faculty have taught courses in Alaska, the Southwest, Florida, and the Great Smoky Mountains.

Additionally, biology faculty also lead other study abroad trips all over the world. For up-to-date study abroad courses, please visit the Study Abroad page.

Choose Hiram’s Bachelor of Arts in Biology Program

Here at Hiram College, we provide our students with the tools and education to create a rewarding path of their own. Our biology major offers a distinctive learning environment with a focus on small classroom sizes for increased engagement and stronger relationships. Additionally, Hiram students receive a hands-on approach to education, helping them achieve both personal and professional goals.

Located centrally between Akron, Youngstown, and Cleveland, Hiram College is the perfect place to pursue your bachelor’s degree in biology. Further benefits to choosing Hiram for your biology degree include:

  • A variety of majors and minors – We offer a wide array of learning opportunities, including multiple majors and minors in addition to our biology major, for students to expand their knowledge in other areas of interest.
  • Small classroom sizes – Hiram has a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio, allowing our biology degree students to develop stronger relationships with faculty and experience a more engaged learning environment.
  • Student resources – Students can take advantage of a range of support services and resources to maximize success including academic services, the career development center, health and wellness services, and more.
  • Extracurricular activities – For students who are looking to get involved beyond academics, we offer over 30 campus organizations and clubs for students to create memories outside of the classroom.

FAQs About Our Bachelor of Arts in Biology Program

As noted in our section above, there is a wealth of opportunities for students within our biology degree program. Study abroad trips, job shadowing, interning and volunteering opportunities, and research projects with area organizations are all possibilities to expand your knowledge and skills.

Be sure to reach out to our team to ask about specifics on these opportunities and we can give you examples relating to our former or current students.

At Hiram, we’re dedicated to giving students the full college experience when they take part in our northeast Ohio biology degree program. This includes supplying a wide array of engaging opportunities and extracurriculars. Some of our options include:

Also, if you’d like to learn about any upcoming events taking place on the Hiram campus, be sure to visit our student events calendar!

When you choose Hiram College for your biology major, you benefit from learning in a supportive, picturesque community. Beyond that, though, you will be incredibly close to major cities like Cleveland, Akron, and Youngstown, with Columbus and parts of western Pennsylvania only a little farther!

This allows you to take day trips and fun excursions into the big cities, letting you take advantage of their restaurants, bars, shops, museums, concert halls, and so much more. Clearly, being part of a biology degree program near so many population centers offers a wealth of great benefits!

Challenges can include difficult coursework and the possible need for completing master’s or doctorate programs to attain certain roles. On the other hand, students who pursue biology majors open themselves up to a wide array of career opportunities, have strong potential for positions with high salaries, and can take part in important research.

Earn Your Biology Degree

Are you ready to take the next steps in pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in biology? For questions and additional information, contact us today. And if you’re ready to apply, use our application portal!

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