Majors & Programs: Biology | Winthrop University

Biology

Bachelor of Science

If you want a challenging but rewarding curriculum taught by an experienced, enthusiastic faculty with diverse backgrounds, the biology major may be for you. Students tailor their programs beyond the major's core curriculum to meet their specific needs, and they receive excellent experiential learning opportunities through undergraduate research and internships. These are important for students going on to graduate programs, health profession programs and biology-related jobs. Small classes (averaging 18-24 students in well-equipped labs) ensure that you will be able to take full advantage of interactions with professors.

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Curriculum and Learning Opportunities

Why Winthrop?

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Undergraduate Research

25+ students partner with faculty to conduct research each summer in a variety of disciplines.

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Bachelor's to Master's

100 percent completion rate and 90 percent placement rate for students entering graduate and professional schools and programs.

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Flexible Program Pathways

Diverse courses prepare students for medical, veterinary, dental and other professional programs.


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Beyond Graduation

Natalie Mseis Jackson

Natalie Mseis Jackson
Biology, Class of 2018
Doctoral Student — University of Notre Dame


"Doing research in Dr. (Matthew) Stern's lab was one of my most memorable experiences at Winthrop. Conducting research didn't just improve my scientific knowledge, but it also made me feel more confident and taught me how to be patient and gave me the opportunity to make lifetime friends. The people in Stern's lab are like my second family."

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