Biology
Explore your scientific passions and customize a path that reflects your goals.
A Biology degree from Stephens provides a foundational knowledge in the life sciences that prepares you for careers in a diverse array of disciplines, from basic research to applied and clinical sciences.
Program features
- Experiential and project-based learning focused on skills acquisition and critical thinking.
- Opportunities for undergraduate research throughout the year and your career, in our Summer Research Program, and via the Women in STEM Research (WiSR) program.
- Preparation for graduate, medical, veterinary medicine, and allied professional schools, including our own Physician Assistant program.
- Internships and other collaborations with local, regional, and national life science organizations.
Stephens’ Small Class Advantage
- Personalized attention from faculty emphasizes your unique academic journey.
- Cohort learning and group projects ensure growth and leadership development.
- Block schedule courses blend laboratory and lecture to promote deep understanding of a subject.
- Studying science at a women’s college has a specific advantage: Why STEM students choose women’s colleges
I want to make a difference and this degree and opportunities provided through Stephens are critical in that. Having lab experience and meeting other women scientists in the community helped build a space that I could learn, fail, and succeed in.
Emma Williams ’24, Biology
What does a block schedule look like?
Take a look at the below sample block schedule for a first-year Biology major. The Block offers the rare opportunity to focus on what matters: learning, doing, and getting ready for your future. Want to know more? Contact an Advisor academicaffairs@stephens.edu.
Biology Minor
A minor in biology is a great option for those needing to demonstrate a background in life sciences. Biology addresses interesting real-world issues applicable to many careers.
Requirements
A biology minor requires completion of BIO 181 and BIO 182 and at least four additional courses in the Life Sciences (BIO, CHM, or PHY) coursework, with at least two courses at or above the 300 level.
Only one of the following general education courses will count toward the minor:
- CHM 101
- SCI 125
- SCI 211
BIO 111 will not count toward a minor in biology.
Contact Us
School of Health Sciences
Allison Miller, Executive Administrative Assistant
(573) 876-2370 Ext: 4370
allmiller@stephens.edu