College of sciences
Biology
The University of Findlay Biology program prepares you for a successful career.
Overview
About the Program
The University of Findlay Biology program prepares students for a wide range of scientific and professional pathways, from hands-on biological research to advanced study in the health sciences. Whether your goal is to explore biodiversity, study antibiotic resistance, or pursue a career in medicine, veterinary medicine, or physician assistant studies, this program provides the strong scientific foundation and practical skills needed for success.
We also offer a Biology degree with a Pre-Med emphasis for students wishing to pursue medical school upon graduation.
Program
Highlight
At the University of Findlay, a biology degrees sets you up for a successful career.
Innovative and Eco-Friendly Teaching Facilities
92% Professional & Graduate School Acceptance Rate
Internship/Field Experience
Access to the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies
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At a Glance
College
College of Sciences
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Format
On-Campus
Online
Hybrid
Required credits
124 Credits
admissions
Admission Requirements
To apply to the University of Findlay, you’ll need a high school diploma from an accredited school (or a GED) with a college prep curriculum. A minimum 3.0 GPA is required. UF recommends taking 4 years of English, 3 years of math, 3 years of social studies, 2 years of science, and 2 years of a foreign language. ACT or SAT scores are optional.
International students must submit English proficiency test scores — such as a TOEFL (iBT) of at least 61 or an IELTS of at least 6.0 — unless their previous schooling was taught in English. Students who don’t meet the requirement may enroll in UF’s Intensive English Program.
Curriculum
Course Requirements
Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Biology must complete the following curriculum.
The curriculum consists of required courses with an option in Biology or Pre-Med Emphasis. View the full curriculum in the University of Findlay Undergraduate Catalog.
beyond graduation
Careers
A degree in Biology from the University of Findlay prepares you for a wide range of careers in health care, research, environmental science, and conservation. Through hands-on laboratory experience, fieldwork, and a strong foundation in the life sciences, students are well-prepared for both immediate career opportunities and advanced study in professional or graduate programs.
Career Paths
Medicine
- Physician
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Veterinarian
- Optometrist
- Dentist
- Chiropractor
- Genetic Counselor
- Medical Technologist
Government
- Public Health Administrator
- Environmental Policy Expert
- Wildlife Biologist
- Park Ranger
Private Sector
- Environmental Consultant
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Research Technician
Private Sector
- Professor
- Academic Researcher
TESTIMONIALS
Findlay Voices
Hear from those who found their place here.
“The UF Biology Department (faculty, courses, and research) [has] completely changed the course of my life. My experience at the University of Findlay has been very special and unique and I will be grateful for it forever.”
““I love the biology department, and I have had so many positive experiences with multiple faculty members. One of my favorite experiences was catching fish in the stream…with Professor Rheubert.”
on-campus
Undergraduate Research
From your very first year, you’re encouraged to join faculty research projects and start building the hands-on skills that will set you apart in your career.
Research Opportunities Include:
- Antibiotic resistance in freshwater systems
- Evolution, genetic diversity, and adaptation of viruses and other infectious pathogens
- Macroinvertebrate communities as an indicator of water quality
- Nutritional impacts on the human immune system
- Investigating the relationships between biomechanics and functional morphology
- Changes in arboreal communities over time in canopy, forest, and urban environments
- Using histology to uncover the ecological stories of amphibians and reptiles
- Molecular phylogeny of marine invertebrates
- Anti-cancer properties of fungal metabolites
- Small mammal population studies
opportunities
Clubs and Activities
There are many opportunities outside of the classroom to get involved, including:
- Tri-Beta Biology Honor Society
- Council on Undergraduate Research
- Wilderness Club
- Pre-Med Club
- SCUBA Club
- Herpetology Club
- Scholarship and Research Society
- Bee Club
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Accreditation
The Biology Program is offered through the University of Findlay, which is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Our curriculum aligns with the prerequisite requirements for health science professional programs and provides a strong foundation for many graduate programs as well.
This alignment signifies that University of Findlay graduates have gained the knowledge and possess the skills deemed important to the field of study.