The Department of Biology at Winthrop University features a challenging but rewarding curriculum taught by an experienced, enthusiastic faculty. The biology major allows students to tailor their programs beyond the major's core curriculum to meet their specific needs.
Biology is frequently chosen by students with career interests related to medicine, health sciences, botany, zoology, molecular biology, environmental and conservation biology, teaching and secondary education in the sciences and other careers. Small classes (averaging 20-24 students in labs) ensure that students have the opportunity to take advantage of interaction with their instructors.
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Department of Biology Degrees & Programs
The B.S. in Biology program at Winthrop University offers students broad training in Biology. Students may choose concentrations in areas of biomedical research, conservation biology. Small classes (averaging 20-24 students in labs) ensure that students have the opportunity to take advantage of interaction with their instructors. Students who major in Biology pursue careers in a variety of fields, such as medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, conservation, natural resource management, and medical laboratory science.
Students may chose a concentration within the major, which prescribes specific coursework to prepare students for a particular career track.
The “fast track 3 + 1” BS and MLS training in 4 years as a Winthrop student. This route is in collaboration with the Carolina College of Health Sciences (CCHS) in Charlotte, NC. This direction needs careful planning between the student and their advisor to ensure all prereqs to the program are achieved by the end of their 3rd year so that students can competitively apply to enter the MLS program (still as a Winthrop student) before achieving both their BS in BIOL and their MLS training (the MLS courses are transferred back to Winthrop and used to complete their BS degree). Upon successful completion of the program, students will possess entry-level competencies of a MLS and are eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathologists national certification exam.
Biology Advising Bachelor of Science with Medical Laboratory Scientist
The department offers coursework and research opportunities with faculty leading to the MS degree. Undergraduate biology majors can complete up to 9 hours of courses for graduate credit and count the work toward their Master’s degree in biology. After one year as a graduate student, students in this program receive both the B.S. and the M.S degrees in 5 years.
Accelerated Bachelor of Science (BS) & Masters of Science (MS)
Students with other majors can choose to minor in Biology or General Science
Biology
The minor in biology consists of 18 semester hours of BIOL to include BIOL 220/222 (or 220/270) and 221/223 or (221/271) and at least 6 hours in courses numbered above 299.
General Science
The minor in general science consists of at least 18 semester hours of coursework selected from BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, or PHYS, to include:
PHYS201 (4) General Physics I and
PHYS202 (4) General Physics II
or
PHYS211 (4) Physics with Calculus I and
PHYS212 (4) Physics with Calculus II
Winthrop offers programs which prepare students for professional study in a variety of fields. Some of these are degree programs preliminary to advanced study in such disciplines as engineering, medicine, nursing, dentistry and law. A Department of Biology faculty adviser can help students plan their studies to meet the requirements of several professional schools.
Pre-Biomedical Scientist (pdf - 139kb)
Pre-Dental (pdf - 159kb)
Pre-Graduate Studies (pdf-159kb)
Pre-Medical (Allopathic) (pdf - 158kb)
Pre-Medical (Osteopathic) (pdf - 159kb)
Pre-MS/Ph.D. (pdf - 142kb)
Pre-Medical Laboratory Scientist (pdf - 638kb)
Pre-Occupational Therapy (pdf - 132kb)
Pre-Pharmacy (pdf - 132kb)
Pre-Physical Therapy (pdf - 133kb)
Pre-Physician Assistant (pdf - 130kb)
Secondary Certification in Biology (pdf - 78.3kb)
Pre-Veterinary (pdf - 134kb)
Winthrop Master's Program in Biology (pdf - 85.1kb)
BS in Biology with MLS Certification (pdf - 143kb)