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Why Consider Biology?

Biology forms the scientific basis for understanding life as we know it. At Piedmont University we make it our mission to provide our students with an education that covers both a foundational and a high-level understanding of this fundamental science. Here you will develop a wealth of knowledge that both advances your career in science as well as opens pathways for further educational pursuits.   

A biology degree from Piedmont affords you rewarding opportunities as a laboratory assistant, technician, technologist – or as a research assistant in education, industry, government, museums, parks, and gardens. Biology can also be your starting point for an advanced degree in a wide range of specific studies. And with the critical thinking skills you will hone here, you will be ready for the next challenge – no matter what that might be. 

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How a Piedmont Biology Degree Helps You

A Piedmont Biology degree has applicable benefits for real-world success.

  • Build a foundation of knowledge that will serve you no matter how you continue your scientific studies.
  • Earn experience that is practical in a wide range of careers.
  • Gain hands-on experience in conducting original research through the Natural Sciences Honors Program.
  •  Get personalized instruction via small classrooms and an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio. 

Career Opportunities

A biology degree from Piedmont opens doors and a wide range of professional pursuits. For instance, our graduates have gone on to build careers as:

Teaching

A degree in biology equips you with the content knowledge needed to teach life sciences effectively. It also develops your ability to communicate complex biological concepts in an understandable way.

Research

Biology trains you in the scientific method and critical analysis, essential for conducting meaningful research. This background helps you design experiments and interpret biological data accurately.

Laboratory Work

With a biology degree, you gain practical skills in handling specimens and using lab equipment safely. This hands-on experience prepares you to perform precise experiments and maintain quality control.

Government

Biological knowledge supports roles in public health, environmental policy, and regulatory affairs. It enables you to assess scientific data and guide decisions that impact communities and ecosystems.

Dentistry

A biology degree provides a foundation in human anatomy and physiology critical for dental studies. It also helps you understand oral health issues at a cellular and systemic level.

Medicine

Biology is fundamental for understanding the human body, diseases, and treatment mechanisms in medicine. It lays the groundwork for diagnosing illnesses and providing effective patient care.

Nursing

Through biology, you learn about bodily systems and disease processes essential for nursing practice. This knowledge allows you to monitor patient health and administer appropriate care.

Pharmaceuticals

A degree in biology enhances your understanding of how drugs interact with biological systems. This insight is crucial for developing and testing new medications.

Veterinary Medicine

Studying biology gives you an understanding of animal physiology and health, essential for veterinary care. It prepares you to diagnose and treat a variety of species.

Environmental Law

Biological expertise helps you interpret scientific data related to ecosystems and conservation. This knowledge informs legal policies that protect the environment.

Industrial Technology

Biology provides insight into biological processes that can be applied in industrial innovations. It supports the development of bio-based products and sustainable technologies.

Scientific Writing

A biology degree equips you with the technical knowledge to accurately communicate scientific information. It also develops your ability to tailor content for diverse audiences.

Scientific Illustration

Biology helps you understand anatomical structures and natural forms critical for accurate illustration. This foundation allows you to create detailed and scientifically correct artwork.

Medical Libraries

With biology training, you can better understand and organize medical and scientific literature. This expertise helps you provide relevant information to healthcare professionals and researchers.

More About Biology

Learn more about Biology and the variety of options available to you as a Piedmont student.

Degree Requirements

Our mission is to prepare students to become professional biologists; we do so via three lines of emphasis. The first is a strong foundation of common knowledge that is offered in a core sequence of classes including genetics, microbiology, and evolution. Next, we offer the choice of different concentrations for additional training, either as a generalist with courses from across the discipline (General Biology concentration) or a curriculum focused on specific areas of interest (Cellular & Molecular Biology or Ecology & Evolutionary Biology). All biology students take nine prerequisite courses. From there, majors may choose from two different concentration that require four different courses each.  

What Classes Will I Take?
Gain Valuable Research Experience

Piedmont offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in conducting original research through the Natural Sciences Honors Program. This is where qualified students work on an independent research project under a faculty director. Projects range from field ecology to modern genetics using the latest in molecular techniques. 

A Well-Rounded Education Leads to Success

Our science programs embrace a liberal arts education, which develops nimble minds for a fast-changing workplace – or with postgraduate studies. Our biology degree incorporates adventurous thinking with required skills in a wide range of other studies. At Piedmont, you will learn a rounded approach to science – so that you can ask the right questions. Combine those distinctions with our wonderful campus atmosphere and extracurricular opportunities, and you can see how Piedmont prepares you for success. 

What could be your future

Related Programs

Intrigued by biology? You might also be interested in one of these programs:

Biology Education This degree provides students with the training necessary to enter a field that faces a continuous shortage of highly qualified teachers in Georgia in grades 6-12. A student points to the periodic table of elements on the wall, while other students watch. Environmental Science In a world where our resources are finite, we help you tackle questions regarding resource use, environmental problems, and solutions, as well as set you up for a career or further academic pursuit in the field. Environmental science students and professor participating in field study Forensic Science, MS This groundbreaking program ensures hands-on experience, including exclusive opportunities to investigate real crime scenes and work in a nearby GBI lab – all of which acts as a gateway to an exciting career. Two people wearing face shields and masks examine papers on a lab table. A mannequin head, camera tripod, and scientific equipment are visible in the laboratory setting.

Meet our Faculty

Meet our talented faculty with both academic and professional experience in Biology.

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Where do I start?

​To begin your journey toward earning an accounting degree at Piedmont University, you can start by applying today! Or, schedule a campus visit and meet with admissions and financial aid advisors, as well as faculty members in biology.

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