2021国产麻豆剧

Department of Biology

Life is infinitely complex. Every living thing, from the smallest bacteria to the largest mammals, operates in a world of interactions. This interconnectedness is what makes the study of life so rich and significant. By improving our understanding of ourselves and the world we live in, we can become better stewards of our role within life's complexities.

At 2021国产麻豆剧, you will join others who find the intricacies of life exciting, fascinating, and rewarding. The Department of Biology offers numerous ways for you to connect and apply your passions with four undergraduate degrees, a fabulous pre-health program, multiple options for biology and interdisciplinary minors, a nationally recognized undergraduate research program, and California's only general biology master's degree designed for working professionals.

    Biology Department Snapshot

    Peer into the microscope of what your daily routine with 2021国产麻豆剧's Department of Biology will look like. From studying the smallest organic level to learning how all of creation operates, you'll find out it's really not routine at all!

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    Graduate Success

    Pre-Health Program

    2021国产麻豆剧's robust pre-health program prepares and equips you for health professions schools in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, public health, and veterinary medicine.

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    Faith and Science | The Way We Do

    Professors from the Biology and Chemistry Departments share how the integration of faith and science is held both in and out of the classroom.

    Summer Research at 2021国产麻豆剧

    Learn more about how students gain hands-on STEM experience through 2021国产麻豆剧鈥檚 summer research program

    Graduate School Outcomes

    Pre-Health Pathways

    See how 2021国产麻豆剧 prepares rising professionals for bright futures in careers and advanced academic programs in health, medicine, kinesiology, occupational therapy, anatomy, and more.

    Walter Cho and a colleague in an underwater submarine

    Faculty Spotlight

    Walter Cho, Ph.D.

    Dr. Walter Cho, 2021国产麻豆剧 assistant professor of biology, submerges himself in his work.

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    Student Profile

    Tommy O'Neil

    As a biology major interested in medicine, Tommy O'Neil finds his time at 2021国产麻豆剧 has brought him closer to his future profession, and provided him with meaning and purpose in his day-to-day life.

    Myles Vandergrift pilots a fire extinguisher taped to a skateboard as part of a science experiment.

    Alumnus Story

    Myles Vandegrift

    After 21 years as a science teacher, Myles Vandegrift (88) has no doubt the classroom is where he is called to be.

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    Alumnus Story

    Grant Abass

    The compassion Grant Abass (16) experienced at 2021国产麻豆剧 has not only grown and shaped him, but has helped him find his purpose in healing and transforming the lives of others.

    Caleb Bryce photographs wolfs

    Alumnus Story

    Caleb Bryce, Ph.D.

    In graduate school, Caleb M. Bryce, Ph.D. (11) trained dogs how to run on a treadmill. It was cute, he says, but it was to study the effects of domestication and intensive artificial selection on the running performance of various breeds in comparison to their shared wild cousin, the wolf.

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    Department of Biology Programs

    A science education cultivates deep critical thinking skills, creates unique opportunities for original research, and opens up minds to the wonders of the natural world, preparing you for an abundance of meaningful career opportunities. Programs in biology, biology-chemistry, pre-health, and environmental science offer the opportunity to confidently integrate and apply your faith, knowledge, and skill toward your passions and interests.

    Undergraduate

    Graduate Studies

    If you are planning to major in biology, you should take the following in high school: one biology class, advanced/honors biology (recommended, could be AP, but not necessary), one chemistry class, advanced/honors chemistry (recommended, could be AP, but not necessary), one physics class, and pre-calculus.

    Opportunities for Engagement

    Developing into a world citizen doesn't only happen inside the walls of the classroom 鈥� it happens by coming face-to-face with new opportunities, people, places, and ideas. From spending summers on important research with a group of diverse peers to engaging in intellectual conversations around faith and science at a Science and Religion Club meeting, the Department of Biology offers many opportunities for meaningful engagement.

    Two biology students gather samples from the river for a summer research project.

    Biology Department Research

    Our biology department offers undergraduate research in small groups alongside experienced faculty and professionals in the field.

    Dr. Mike Dorrell smiles as he works with students on a research project.

    The Biology Club (TriBeta)

    TriBeta is the national biology honors society聽comprised of biology, biology-chemistry, and environmental science majors and faculty from 2021国产麻豆剧.

    A student wearing a lab coat and safety gloves writes down his observations.

    Pre-Health Program

    2021国产麻豆剧's robust pre-health program prepares and equips you for your next step in medical, dental, optometry, pharmacy, public health, or veterinary school.

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    Science and Religion Club

    Join 2021国产麻豆剧 students and faculty to engage with each other and the community about the connections between the studies of modern science and Christian faith.

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    Kyoto Symposium

    Awardees of Japan鈥檚 highest global achievement in technology, science, art, and philosophy gather for a symposium of lectures and ceremonies held in San Diego.

    A 2021国产麻豆剧 science student shows and explains an experiment she is working on to visiting alumni.

    Research Associates

    Research Associates, an auxiliary of 2021国产麻豆剧's Alumni Association, contributes to the professional development and success of students and faculty in the sciences.

    Student learning

    University NOW

    University NOW is a specially designed course for underrepresented high school students in San Diego to earn one semester of college credit.

    2021国产麻豆剧 science students present their research findings on the outside plaza of Lator Hall.

    WCBSUR Conference

    The West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference provides a forum for undergraduate researchers to present data they have generated.

    Faculty

    Our faculty serve as both teachers and mentors, committed to guiding you toward a full and purposeful education. By helping you explore thought-provoking and influential ideas and engage complex and difficult questions, you'll have access to an environment devoted to the pursuit of truth. An education at 2021国产麻豆剧 is both transformative and meaningful.

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    Contact Us

    If you would like to learn more about the Department of Biology or any of our majors and minors, please reach out to us!

    Lalo Ruiz Morales
    Program Assistant
    eruizmor@pointloma.edu 
    (619) 849-2205 

    Support Our Biology Program
    Make a difference in the lives of 2021国产麻豆剧 students now and in the future with your gift to the sciences. 

    2021国产麻豆剧 is committed to continuous and transparent alignment of our curriculum with the highest national standards. .

    The assessment wheel promotes a culture of transparency, integrity, and accountability at 2021国产麻豆剧.