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Biology
Understand life at every scale.
At Bethany, you will learn biology through hands-on research, fieldwork in nearby ecosystems, and lab-based learning with faculty who are committed to mentoring your growth.
You will build experience through internships, campus greenhouse work, and senior research projects that prepare you for careers in science, healthcare, and environmental fields.
What You’ll Experience
At Bethany, biology students learn by doing, working closely with faculty and gaining experience across lab, field, and professional settings.
Research & Lab Experience
- Conduct hands-on research alongside faculty mentors
- Gain experience through lab-based coursework
- Serve as a laboratory proctor, supporting instruction
- Complete a senior research project
Fieldwork & Applied Learning
- Study ecosystems through fieldwork in natural environments on and near campus
- Work with the campus greenhouse to support plant-based learning and research
Internships & Professional Preparation
- Pursue summer internships across a range of biology-related fields, including drug development, wildlife biology, environmental engineering, genetic counseling, research and development, and more
- West Virginia Wesleyan College (Nursing Education Partnership – BSN pathway)
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine (early admission pathway)
- Northeast Ohio Medical University College of Pharmacy (Pharm.D. pathway)
- Saint George’s University (medical and veterinary pathways)
Careers & Advanced Study
Biology graduates pursue careers and advanced study in science and health-related fields, including:
- Veterinary medicine
- Medical school and healthcare professions
- Optometry
- Dentistry
- Wildlife and zoo careers
- Conservation and environmental science
- Graduate study in forestry and related sciences
Bethany graduates have also gone on to programs such as Ohio State Veterinary School, Ohio State University Optometry School, and West Virginia University School of Dentistry.
Areas Of Study
Biology (Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts)
Concentration: Biology – Biomedical
Botany (Minor)
Zoology (Minor)
Environmental Science (Major, Minor)
Medical and Health Professions (Pre-Professional)
Pre-Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Professional)
Why Bethany
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
Alumni Feature
Alanea Fink I Biology, 2015
Area Supervisor, Pueblo Zoo
Colorado Springs, CO
After recognizing her love for animals and conservation, Alanea’s professors encouraged her to pursue a career in zoology and personally introduced her to staff members at the local zoo. That led to Alanea completing internships at the Pittsburgh Zoo and a local veterinary office.
Upon graduation, she accepted a full-time zookeeper position at a small zoo where she worked with the snow leopard, cheetahs, bears, and zebras.
From there, Alanea joined Audubon Zoo as an African Carnivore Keeper, caring for and training four African lions. She also offered the cats enrichment and husbandry training, which means the animals actually participate in their own care. For instance, they stand up so that their abdomens and toe pads can be inspected, and open and hold their mouths for dental checks.
Alanea is currently Area Supervisor at Pueblo Zoo.
Meet The Faculty
Biology
Assistant Professor
Professor of Biology
Program Resources
Requirements & Course Descriptions
View our course catalogue for the full list of requirements and course descriptions.
Biology
Environmental Science
Biology, Botany
Biology, Zoology
Environmental Biology
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