The Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology program takes you deep into science and explains its miracles. How can a living organism, composed of the same elements in similar proportions to a piece of rock, think and live, while the rock is inert? The study of biology explains this miracle, taking you beyond merely studying organisms and their environment. At Trine, you'll explore the latest advancements, including discoveries in molecular biology and biochemistry.
Trine offers a thorough education in the classic principles and techniques of the biological sciences with application of contemporary issues and problems. Our program uses new technology to train students in modern, recombinant DNA techniques in gene cloning and chromosomal genetics. You will use a variety of equipment in our laboratories. As a senior, you will participate in a research project and may partner with local companies, organizations, and/or research laboratories.
A degree in biology prepares you for work in government and industry, such as pharmaceutical sales, teaching, environmental management and conservation, forensic science, medicine, research, and more. It is a valuable foundation for graduate programs in health-related fields, genetics, and marine biology--fields pursued by recent graduates of our biology program.
Trine University offers interest-specific Living Learning Communities (LLCs) where students live together in a dedicated area of the Larry and Judy Reiners Residence Hall and Stadium Hall. The Careers in the Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences LLC offers a community of support for female students interested in pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy, pre-physician assistant or another health-related profession. Find out more on the LLC page.
The Wetlands Initiative is a conservation organization based in Chicago, Illinois. The internship may involve any aspect of conservation, particularly restoration of native communities.
Internship duties may include nuisance species control or removal, propagation of common or rare species, including seed collection, greenhouse production, a field installation, data collection on various research projects, or any other activities as necessary. Most projects are relatively large, usually hundreds to thousands of acres. Supervision is mainly done by William Sluis, Ph.D., Trine University.
Many other internships and research opportunities have revolved around lake water quality or environmental quality.
Other students have done independent research projects with individual professors at Trine.
Bachelor of Science with a major in biology career possibilities
Information about tuition can be found at Cost and Investment.