Biology
Western Michigan University's biology program provides students with the latest knowledge and training in several areas of life science. This includes human biology as it relates to medical fields, although the program is not limited to or concentrated in this area.
As a WMU student majoring in biology, you'll learn about the processes that are fundamental to all living organisms and will have the opportunity to study botany, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, neuroscience, pathology, physiology, virology and zoology. Your coursework will include biological sciences as well as chemistry, physics, math and statistics. You'll complete a capstone experience, which includes a senior seminar class in a specialized area or independent research carried out with a WMU professor.
Beyond the classroom
WMU's Biology Club provides networking, research and learning opportunities, and its activity calendar offers a mix of events that give students a way to meet others who share their interests.
WMU also offers students the opportunity to gain valuable experience outside the classroom by taking part in cutting-edge research involving plants, insects, mammals, birds and microorganisms. WMU's undergraduate research programs give students the edge they need by equipping them with real-life, hands-on experience in the subjects they learn about during class. For many students, these experiences will not only prepare them for success, but will also aid them in choosing the direction of their career.
After you graduate
Recent WMU graduates with degrees in biology are working as:
- High school science teachers
- Forensic scientists
- Zookeepers
- Veterinary technicians
- Government or industry researchers
Among the organizations they work for are:
- Schools
- Veterinary offices
- Nature centers
- Government agencies
Nearly one-third of WMU's recent biology graduates have gone directly into graduate programs or professional medical programs.
Where is this program offered?
- Kalamazoo