2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Biology
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Christine J. Small, Chairperson
Center for the Sciences 281, (540) 831-5146
https://www.radford.edu/content/csat/home/biology.html
Undergraduate Program
The Department of Biology provides students with the opportunity to select, in consultation with a faculty advisor, courses of study suitable for a wide variety of educational and career goals. There are numerous opportunities for students to participate in undergraduate research with Biology faculty. The department offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Students in the Bachelor of Science program may prepare for state licensure to teach biology at the secondary level by completing courses in professional education in addition to Core Curriculum courses and requirements in their major. The department also offers a departmental honors program. For specific requirements, contact the department chairperson or the director of the Radford University Honors Academy.
Pre-Professional Degree Programs
Students interested in a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy or veterinary medicine may obtain the Bachelor of Science degree. Students who plan to pursue graduate study in these areas are urged to work closely with the Pre-health Advisory Committee in choosing elective courses appropriate to their career objectives.
Transfer Programs
Courses are available which meet the requirements for admission to schools of physical therapy, medical technology, and other allied health sciences. Students interested in such programs should consult with an advisor in the Biology Department.
Honors Program in Biology
This department offers honors courses, honors contracts, and BIOL 488 - Final Honors Project . For a general description of the Honors Academy at Radford, click here . For specific requirements, contact the Honors Academy or department chair.
Academic Programs
Biology, B.S. (R, L)
Biology - Applications in Scientific Reasoning Minor (R, L)
Biology - Applied Learning Minor (L)
Biology - General Minor
Biology - Scientific Reasoning Minor (R)
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