Are you fascinated by nature and living things? Do you enjoy investigating the world on a micro level? Do you like getting face-to-face with nature? Then you're probably a biologist at heart!
Our department offers three majors: Classical Biology, Molecular Biology, and Biology Teaching. Each major is will prepare the student for a career in biology or a related filed. The majority of our student continue their education at a graduate level in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or a biology graduate program .
Why Study Molecular Biology at Lipscomb?
We offer 25 specific Biology courses, several special topics courses, summer field courses, independent research opportunities, and internships in areas of interest.
Laboratory Equipment and space includes: Olympus binocular microscopes (1 per student in a lab), Greenhouse, DNA & Protein electrophoresis instrumentation, a Li-COR DNA sequencer, PCR instrumentation, human cadavers for Anatomy and Physiology courses, various types of growth chambers & incubators, muffle furnace, and various type of spectrophotometric instruments.
Careers in Molecular Biology
Students may pursue advanced degrees in biology and related fields, serve as research assistants in clinical and research laboratories, teach at various levels, work in the pharmaceutical industry as sales representatives and researchers, pursue careers in biomedical law, and work as biologist for local, state, and federal agencies.
Graduate Study
Over the past 5 academic years, 50 Biology majors have entered medical school. In addition, 18 other students who majored in Biochemistry, English, History, Business, or Exercise Science also entered medical school. This brings our 5-year total to 68 students accepted to medical school, which reflects an 87% acceptance rate. These students were accepted at the following schools: UT-Memphis, East Tennessee State University, Georgetown University, Wake-Forest University, University of Kentucky, Medical College of Ohio, Medical College of Georgia, University of Mississippi, Merry Medical College, University of Louisville, Wright State, Ross University, University of Alabama, Vanderbilt University, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Over the past 5 academic years, 12 students were accepted into dental school. This reflects an 80% acceptance rate. These students were accepted at the following schools: UT-Memphis,
Over the past 5 academic years, 5 students were accepted to veterinary school, which reflects an 83% acceptance rate. These students were accepted at the following schools: UT-Knoxville, University of Illinois, Auburn University, Ohio State University, and University of Mississippi (note some students were accepted to more than one school).
Coursework
All Biology majors will take the core courses that include:
BY1134 Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics
BY1144 Principles of Biology: Diversity and Ecology
BY2114 Cell Biology
BY3114 Genetics
BY4044 Ecology
BY4801 Capstone
All Biology majors will select a minimum of 5 electives. These electives will help tailor a biology curriculum to the specific future goals of the student.
Curriculum information:
Freshman year Fall:BY1134 Prin. of Biology: Cell and Genetics
CM1113 General Chemistry I
Plus General Education requirements
Freshman year Spring: BY1144 Prin. Of Biology Diversity & Ecology
CM1123 General Chemistry II
Plus General Education requirements
The student and their academic advisor will develop a specific curriculum for the remaining 3 years.
Please consult your course catalog for specific requirements for the Bible major and specific concentrations.
Internships
Biology Department offers Summer Research Internships for qualified students. In addition, other competitive summer research internships are available. For example, our students have been accepted into the summer research programs at Pepperdine University, St. Jude Hospital, National Cancer Institute, and other National Science Foundation sponsored programs. Students may develop their own internships with hospitals, pharmacies, dentist, etc. All internships must be approved by the department chairman.
"For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities all things have been created by Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together." -- Colossians 1:16-17
Degrees Offered:
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
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