BS Biology - Minor in Chemistry

University Campus

Science doesn't have to be all white coats and test tubes. Combine a bachelors in Biology with a Chemistry minor to understand the world around you—and find a future in industries including education, medicine, patent law, government, engineering and forensics.

Why choose Biology - Minor in Chemistry at Saint Leo?

Work hand-in-hand with faculty and professional biologists and chemists. Study matter and energy, and the interactions between them in newly renovated, industry-standard lab facilities. Investigate gene expression, the composition of materials, and the transformations they undergo. Explore conservation in the field—while snorkeling in coral reefs, and trekking through the jungles of Peru.

Biology concentrations are available in: Ecology, Biomedical & Health Sciences, and General Biology. Combining Biology with Chemistry provides a solid foundation for medical or dental school, engineering programs, and other careers where technical expertise is needed.

Some amazing classes you can take

  • Field Problems in Marine Biology
  • Molecular and Applied Genetics
  • Quantitative Chemical Analysis
  • Organic Chemistry I & II
  • Senior Seminar

Professional development opportunities

  • Internships: Shadow a physician or dentist, work alongside zookeepers, or contribute to cancer research. Our students have interned at the Department of Environmental Protection, National Institutes of Health Academy, Pittsburgh Zoo, Southwest Florida Water Management District and Moffitt Cancer Center.
  • Volunteer: Connect science with service. Raise money for cancer research, restore oyster reefs in Tampa Bay, and prevent over-harvesting of endangered plants in the Amazon rainforest.
  • Senior capstone class: Design, conduct and present research under faculty mentorship.
  • Conferences: Present at local, state and national events.
  • Co-curricular activities: Become an active member of Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, Chemistry Club or Student Environmental Awareness.
  • Green spirituality: Rooted in the 1,500-year-old Benedictine tradition, Saint Leo University mobilizes around ecotheology to create an environmentally just and sustainable world.

What can you do with a degree in Biology - Minor in Chemistry?

Saint Leo students find employment in government, industry, education and other health-related professions, and even pursue graduate study in medicine, dentistry and veterinary science.

  • Physician
  • Wildlife Biologist
  • Veterinarian
  • Medical Technician
  • Ecologist
  • Marine Biologist
  • Physical Therapist
  • Dentist
  • Pharmacist
  • Occupational Therapist

Where are Saint Leo Biology grads now?

  • Department of Environmental Protection
  • U.S. Army Veterinary Corps
  • Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine
  • Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry
  • Lake Erie College Osteopathic Medicine
  • Purdue University Veterinary Program
  • University of Colorado
  • University of Florida Veterinary Program
  • University of Saint Augustine Doctor of PT/OT programs
  • Alaska Department of Fish and Game
  • Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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