Atlanta Metropolitan State College

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AMSC Set to Launch First Bachelors Program

Description of the New Biological Science Bachelor's Program

The Bachelor of Science in Biological Science (BS) is a four year research-based program that will prepare students to either enter the workforce with a bachelor’s degree, or transfer to professional or graduate programs. The BS program will prepare students for programs such as medical, dental, and pharmacy school, or graduate school, in cell or molecular biology. Students will matriculate through courses such as Microbiology, Genetics, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Biotechnology. Crucial to any science or science related career is experiential learning. Through sequential research courses, beginning in the junior year, for two years, students will be engaged in cutting edge research that will provide them practical application of principles and theories learned in their content courses. Along with these experiences, it is expected that students will make presentations of their research among professionals and peers at local, regional or national conferences. This is a 120 credit hour program.

What Can You Do With This Degree?

Employment of biological scientists, is projected to grow 21 percent over the 2008-2018 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations, as biotechnological research and development continues to drive job growth. Exciting emerging fields of inquiry in research in the life sciences is high on our nation’s list of priorities largely because of the likelihood that this research will improve the well-being of our population. Quick access to careers as research lab technicians, healthcare and related professionals, educators, pharmaceutical personnel, quality assurance technicians are attainable with a degree in biological science. This multidisciplinary degree will also prepare you to enter professional programs such as medical, dental or pharmacy schools or graduate research master’s and/or Ph.D programs.

-At a Glance-

High school graduates with a 2.0 GPA from an accredited institution may be admitted to the College.
All students of the College are eligible to declare a program of study at the Associate level. Due to the rigor and prerequisite requirements of the Bachelor’s program, to gain admittance, students must first fulfill the requirements of the Associate’s degree, with an overall minimum GPA of 2.5.
Applicants to the Bachelor’s program need not complete the Associate’s degree in Biology, but the applicant’s coursework must include and having passed: Principle’s of Biology I (BIOL1107), Principles of Biology II (BIOL1108) Principles of Chemistry I (CHEM1211), Principles of Chemistry II (CHEM1212), with a grade of “C” or better.
Transfer students must also complete the requirements if they possess the equivalent course work and meet the minimum standards described above.

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