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BIOLOGY

Gain a deeper understanding of life and living organisms with a degree in biology from Indian River State College. Learn how the study of biology can help us solve problems for humans, animals, plants and the environment.

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THE RIVER…

  • Is one of the 10 best colleges for a bachelor’s degree in biology, based on tuition, median salaries, and median debt
  • Is where you can earn a top return on your investment for your bachelor’s in biology
  • Lets you explore research and advanced studies in our state-of-the-art facilities with sophisticated labs and equipment
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AVAILABLE PROGRAMS

  • Associate in Arts
  • Associate in Arts – Preprofessional
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology
  • Certificate of Professional Preparation (CPP) in Biomedical Sciences

Associate in Arts

Associate’s Degree

The associate’s degree biology track provides a foundation for a career in a range of fields and industries. The associate degree program is designed to transfer into the Bachelor of Science in biology program at The River or another Florida public university.

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Associate in Arts – Preprofessional

Associate’s Degree

If you want to become a doctor or other medical professional, choose the preprofessional track in our associate degree program. This degree track is designed to transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Biology program at The River or another Florida public university.

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Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor’s Degree

Earn your bachelor’s degree in biology and open doors to a wide range of careers in health, medicine, research, the environment, agriculture, education and more.  You can explore many different fields of biology at The River, including biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, plant or marine biology, and ecology.

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Certificate of Professional Preparation (CPP) in Biomedical Sciences

Certificate of Professional Preperation

This program is open only to students who have already earned their Bachelor of Science degree in biology. You may be eligible for transfer credit if you attended another college for your degree. We will evaluate your transcript to determine if any equivalent courses can apply to your certification from The River.

If you want to attend medical school or another doctoral professional school, the Certificate of Professional Preparation (CPP) in Biomedical Sciences can help you get there. This program will prepare you for the challenging graduate school curriculum and required entrance exams with courses in biochemistry, genetics, immunology and human anatomy.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

At Indian River State College, our students who study Biology can go into these careers:

What Biology Alumni Say

“I find that the different opportunities afforded to me at Indian River State College have really helped with my desire to learn and grow within the field of biology.”

Annmarie McDearmont

’22 B.S. Biology Graduate

WE’RE HERE TO HELP

For more information about our biology program, contact us or request more information to talk to one of our admissions counselors.

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Merle Litvack

Biomedical Sciences Certificate of Professional Preparation student success

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Discover what’s possible at Indian River State College. When you’re ready, our simple application process is here to help you take the next step.

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We’re here to help you understand your options. From financial aid to scholarships and affordable tuition, The River is committed to making college accessible for everyone.

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