Biology Major Overview
The goal of the Biology program is to offer a challenging academic experience within a diverse Christian environment, providing students with an education that prepares them for their chosen career path. The major offers two rigorous tracks of study – Biological Studies and Pre-Health Professions, both of which require students to gain knowledge in biology and related fields. Students in either track can customize their education to meet the requirements for future endeavors. The major intentionally pushes students to communicate effectively and think analytically about the natural world, societal issues, and the relationship between Christian faith and science. All students must complete a capstone project that is designed to test their critical and analytical thinking along with written and oral communication skills.
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Biology Major Internships
Bluefield College works with each student to personalize their education. In doing so, they will have the option to complete an internship directly related to their career path. Popular paths include wildlife management, forestry, environmental sciences, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine and education. Internships give students insight into the daily routine of the profession they aspire to.
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Biology Major Outcomes
Bluefield College Biology majors are prepared for the world because they have been exposed to a variety of concepts, techniques, ideas and beliefs. Their education prepares them to conquer challenging obstacles they may experience in a variety of careers while maintaining their Christian integrity and ethical values.
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Graduate Schools Alderson-Broadus Appalachian College of Pharmacy East Tennessee State University Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Shenandoah University Texas A&M University of Louisiana University of Kentucky University of South Carolina University of Virginia Medical School Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine West Virginia University |
Positions Held by Alumni Medicine Physician’s Assistant Physical Therapist Occupational Therapist Pharmacist Microbiologist Ecologist Environmental Scientist Marine Biologist Teacher Research Assistant |
Clubs and Organizations
Students are encouraged to become members of the American Institute of Biological Sciences whose mission is to “enable wise decisions in which the life sciences and society meet while building the capacity of our community to advance research and education in biology,” and The Virginia Academy of Science whose purpose is to promote scientific research and education in the state while promoting civic, agricultural, academic, industrial and commercial welfare to the people of Virginia.
Contact Information
Dr. Emily Lambert
Dean of the College of Sciences; Assistant Professor of Biology; Department Chair, Biology
(276)326.4292
Heather Thomas
Class of 2013
"Labs were the best part of my science classes at Bluefield because that's where I put learning into action. Dissecting sharks in Zoology, making clove oil in Chemistry, and doing PCR in Molecular Biology were a few of my favorite labs."
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