Thomas More College

Always Dreamed Of A Career In Science?

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As a biology major at Thomas More College, you'll develop the analytical skills you need to succeed in the diverse and rapidly changing field of science. Many of our graduates are currently working in the following fields, and you could be the next to join them.Please keep in mind that many of these positions require advanced degrees.

  • Botanist
  • Dentist
  • Epidemiologist
  • Environmental
  • Forester
  • Genetic Counselor
  • Horticulturist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Molecular Biologist
  • Pharmacist Health Specialist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physician
  • Researcher
  • Veterinarian
  • Zoologist

Whether you intend to go on to a graduate or professional school, or straight into the workplace, you'll find our broad curriculum prepares you for the career of your dreams.

Biology

Choose Your Path

Thomas More offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in Biology and Medical Laboratory Science, as well as Associate of Arts degrees in Biology or Gerontology. Biology majors choose to specialize in either cellular/molecular biology, organismic biology or environmental/evolutionary biology. Medical Laboratory Science majors spend three years at Thomas More training to work in laboratories and a fourth year interning at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, where more than one million laboratory tests are done each year. No matter what direction you choose, Thomas More can help you achieve your career goals.

Program Highlights

Qualified Professors
All of your courses, including labs, will be taught by full-time (or occasionally part-time) faculty - not by graduate students.

Hands-On Learning
We emphasize "hands-on" learning. Eight of the 10 required biology courses have a lab component.

Broad Knowledge
We encourage students to develop a broad scientific base of knowledge and skills by requiring biology majors to take chemistry and physics courses.

"Real Life" Applications
You will have many opportunities to learn practical applications of your newly acquired skills and knowledge through co-op, independent study and research opportunities.

Discover More

Interested in forensic science? Thomas More offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Biology that you could pursue after completing your core biology courses. Fascinated by aquatic biology? The Thomas More Biology Field Station is located on the shores of the Ohio River just minutes from campus and features classrooms, research labs, eight houses and a fleet of research boats. Want to earn while you learn? Co-op positions at nationally recognized facilities such as the Wood Hudson Research Facility are available to qualified students. Want to go one step beyond? Participate in undergraduate research. Join extracurricular activities such as the Biology Club and the Beta Beta Beta Honor Society. Take advantage of these opportunities to enhance your Thomas More biology degree

What You Will Learn

  • Analytical thinking skills
  • Techniques appropriate to the study of living things.
  • Concepts of biological structures and processes.
  • Effective communication of scientific data and concepts.

For more information, contact:

K. Siobhan Barone
Department of Biology
Thomas More College
859-344-3371
baronek@thomasmore.edu