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生物学 and Health SciencesThe mission of the 生物学 and Health Science 部门 is to provide an environment that fosters learning, critical thinking, and scientific literacy through courses in molecular, cellular, organismal, and environmental biology.

Through excellence in classroom instruction, laboratory experiences that support critical concepts, and opportunities for independent research, we strive to prepare students to pursue careers in the life sciences and health professions.

我们寻求它o provide biology and health science students with the skills and background they need to pursue careers in the life sciences, compete successfully for positions in graduate and pre-professional programs, or gain certification as biology teachers.

 

 

Explore 生物学 & Health Science at AQ

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Student Research

Student Research

Check out the current and past research that Aquinas students do with faculty to further the world's knowledge.

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The STEM Scholars Program

Get settled into Aquinas College before traditional orientation and join a cohort of STEM students, faculty, and professionals.

Student Profiles

Student Profiles

Students love Aquinas for its small classes, personal attention, access to faculty, and hands-on experiences.

实验室学生

学生俱乐部

You can learn through volunteer activities and field trips to medical and research 设施.

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生物学 Research Spotlight

Anemones at Aquinas

You may have heard of coral bleaching, a huge problem leading to the disappearance 珊瑚礁的照片. This research team is looking at genes in anemones that could help scientists better understand how bleaching happens. Read the full story

 

IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES

病人接触

  • Doctor (see MSU CHM Early Assurance)
  • 牙医
  • Physician's Assistant
  • Physical Therapist
  • Pharmacist (see FSU COP Early Assurance)
  • Optometrist (see FSU MCO Early Assurance)
  • Genetic Counselor
  • 兽医

Industrial applications

  • Pharmaceuticals: Research, Sales
  • Food processing: Research, Quality assurance
  • Cosmetics/personal health care: Research, quality assurance
  • Biotechnology: Molecular biology, Bioengineering

Environmental Applications

  • Wildlife Management
  • Conservation biology
  • Environmental research
  • Environmental protection
  • Environmental Consulting
  • Environmental law​

教育

  • High school biology teacher
  • College professor
  • Environmental educator

Behind the Scenes

  • Biomedical research
  • Genetics research
  • 实验室技术员
 

Occupational 就业 and Wages - May 2022

就业 estimate and mean wage estimates for Biological Scientists:

就业 Mean hourly wage Mean annual wage
55,300 $ 46.11 $ 95,920

 

百分位 wage estimates for this occupation:

百分位 10% 25% 50% 75% 90%
每小时工资 $ 24.39 $30.73 $41.97 $55.13 $74.79
年度工资 $50,730 $63,920 $87,300 $114,670 $155,570

For more information see: Bureau of Labor Statistics

 

Student Profiles

研究生院

Aquinas partners with Michigan State University and Ferris State University for early assurance opportunities.

实验室学生

毕业生档案

AQ grads are thankful for the small class sizes that allow them to form personal relationships with professors.

90%Get into PA, PT, dental programs
60%Med school placement
30%Get doctoral degrees
11:1Students to 教师