Bachelor of Science in
Applied Biology

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Biology is designed to provide students with a foundation of knowledge across the biological sciences. Students also have the opportunity to explore their particular interests in a variety of career paths, such as health science, ecology, wildlife science and more.

Strong Career Potential

  • Whether looking to pursue paths in human health sciences and pre-med or other fields, such as natural resources management, students graduate ready for careers in fast-growing and high-paying fields. 

Hands-On Learning

  • Opportunities to participate in faculty-sponsored research, join clubs, work in state-of-the-art laboratories and more.  

Get Hired

  • Employers covet our graduates for their experience, expertise and familiarity with mathematics, physics, chemistry and the basic biological sciences. 

Notable Careers

  • Lab Technician
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Science Teacher
  • Natural Resource Manager
  • Biochemist

Growing Demand

  • Career opportunities in field are projected to grow 8% by 2030.
  • Median salary in this industry: $69,760

Notable Employers of Alumni

  • Laboratories
  • Pharmacies
  • Zoos
  • National Parks
  • Educational Institutions

120 credits

Transfer Credit

Estimated Costs

Campuses Offering Degree

  • Daytona Beach, FL
  • Prescott, AZ

Specializations

  • Space (PC)
  • Cybersecurity (DB, PC)
  • Instrumental Analysis Lab – Equipped with Bench-Top NMR, FT-R, UV-VIS and GC-MS.
  • Kieckhefer Foundation Forensic Lab – Includes a Forensic Biology Teaching Laboratory, a Biology Prep Room and a Biology Research Lab.
  • Wildlife Science Lab – First-year Biology labs and undergraduate and graduate research.

You can find more state-of-the-art labs and facilities at both residential campuses, and our leading virtual labs bring hands-on opportunities to you anywhere in the world.

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