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Biology at Ozarks

Biology at Ozarks

Do you hunger for knowledge of how the human body works and the answer to the question, "What is life?" Do you have ambitions of a career in medicine, research or academics? Do you find yourself looking at a flower or a tiny insect and asking "I wonder what this is?" Does reading about the search for the causes of cancer or Alzheimer's disease bring a hundred different questions into your mind?

If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, then an Ozarks natural sciences program may well be exactly what you're looking for! With a number of pre-professional tracks to choose from, the Biology major provides you with multiple opportunities to satisfy your curiosity. Ozarks also offers a major in Environmental Studies, which combines courses from natural sciences with courses from the social sciences (sociology, geography, political science, ethics), to form a truly interdisciplinary program.

At Ozarks, you will study the fundamental processes of life, and learn about the natural cycles that keep these processes going. You will have the opportunity to work with faculty members on research projects funded by the National Science Foundation or or learn new laboratory techniques. Classes are held in the recently renovated Smith-Broyles Science Center, which provides students with access to a large greenhouse, animal rearing quarters, a computer lab and up-to-date lab equipment.

Student Projects and Activities:

If you think your studies in the natural sciences at Ozarks will be limited to the classroom, think again! Here are some things Ozarks students have worked on:

To find out more: Whether your plans after college include attending graduate or professional school or joining the workforce, Ozarks' science instructors can help you get there! If you'd like more information about the opportunities available in the natural sciences at Ozarks, email our Admission team at admiss@ozarks.edu or call us at 1-800-264-8636. We'll send you an information packet that describes the opportunities Ozarks can offer you!