Why Earn a Biology Minor at PBA?
For those who are passionate about exploring the natural world and living organisms, there’s no better field of study than biology.
PBA’s undergraduate biology minor includes eight credit hours of required courses and 11 hours of upper-level biology electives.
As a student in the School of Arts & 科学, you’ll find a rich array of programs—from creative writing and philosophy to mathematics and the sciences—all of which are delivered with a Christian worldview. And you’ll discover opportunities that could include studying marine wildlife in the Galapagos, the Atlantic or the Everglades; interning at a Fortune 500 company; or exploring the ancient architecture of Rome. On any given day as a student in the School of Arts & 科学 you may find yourself:
- Presenting research at a national psychology conference
- Analyzing polling data as an intern for a candidate for Congress
- Studying sea turtles in the Atlantic
- Participating in exciting educational trips, including to the Galapagos or the Everglades
- Supporting the computer network for one of 西十大赌博网站’s Fortune 500 companies
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- Publishing a story in PBA’s literary journal Living Waters Review
- Walking the stages of London’s renowned theatres
- Enhancing your knowledge and skills through clubs and organizations, like the Mathematics Club or the Marine Biology Club
实践学习
The program provides exciting hands-on labs and other learning opportunities, including field trips to places such as the Everglades, the Galapagos Islands and Costa Rica. Our students also intern at leading scientific organizations and agencies, some of which include:
- Max Planck Institute
- Scripps Research Institute
- Loggerhead Marine Life Center
- Mote Marine Laboratory
- MacArthur Beach State Park
- Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management
- 南佛罗里达 Water Management District
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PBA’s biology graduates are prepared to excel in a broad range of scientific disciplines. They’ve been accepted at top medical and graduate schools such as:
- Florida State University Medical School
- University of Georgia Medical School
- New York University College of Dentistry
- Johns Hopkins University
- University of Oxford
- Scripps Research Institute
- University of Michigan
- University of Notre Dame
- University of Southern California
And you’ll find them working with impressive organizations 包括:
- Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management
- Florida State Park System
- 谢德水族馆
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Loggerhead Marinelife Center
- 兰德眼科研究所
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- Palm Beach County School District
Learn more about your classes and requirements in the course catalog.
探索PBA
From the intrigue of the Intercoastal Waterway to the inspiration of the stunning DeSantis Chapel, to the opportunities in bustling downtown 西十大赌博网站, to the comfort of a cozy residence hall, you’ll feel at home here. Come experience the vibrant, supportive, inspiring campus of PBA for yourself.
