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Our Mission Is To Prepare Students For . . .<\/h2>\n

Our mission is to prepare students for impactful professional careers or admission to graduate schools related to the life and health sciences. Our graduates are ethical, well-rounded individuals who understand the relevance of science to the broader world.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=I_ziPKiYgJM” play_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||4px|||” custom_css_video_icon=”text-decoration:none!important;” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”A good fit for you” _builder_version=”4.19.3″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”29px|5%|0px|5%|false|true” locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.3″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#db0a29″ divider_weight=”5px” admin_label=”Red Line” module_class=”aks-red-line” _builder_version=”4.19.3″ width=”6.5vw” height=”5px” custom_margin=”0px||20px|0px|false|false” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_fold=”75%” custom_css_before=”min-width: 80px;” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||12px|||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Consider These Degrees If You…<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.19.3″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Diverse Career Paths” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#db0a29″ image_icon_width=”100px” icon_placement_tablet=”” icon_placement_phone=”” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_font_size=”20px” header_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_font_size_phone=”18px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

A biology degree offers a wide range of career options,<\/span> from traditional roles like medicine to innovative fields like biotechnology.<\/span> Find a career that matches your passion.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Understanding the World Around You” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#db0a29″ image_icon_width=”100px” icon_placement_tablet=”” icon_placement_phone=”” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”|||1px||” header_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_font_size_phone=”18px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Biology helps you understand our planet and its challenges.<\/span> By studying biology,<\/span> you can contribute to solving global issues like climate change and disease.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Strong Foundation for Further Studies” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#db0a29″ image_icon_width=”100px” icon_placement_tablet=”” icon_placement_phone=”” icon_placement_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ header_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_text_align=”center” header_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_font_size=”20px” header_font_size_tablet=”20px” header_font_size_phone=”18px” header_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

A biology degree builds essential skills for future success.<\/span> Prepare for graduate school,<\/span> medical school,<\/span> or other professional paths with a strong foundation in biology.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”A good fit for you” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”29px|5%|50px|5%|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” collapsed=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ custom_padding=”|0px|0px|0px|false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#db0a29″ divider_weight=”5px” admin_label=”Red Line” module_class=”aks-red-line” _builder_version=”4.19.3″ width=”6.5vw” height=”5px” custom_margin=”0px||20px|0px|false|false” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_fold=”75%” custom_css_before=”min-width: 80px;” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Internships\/Practical Learning<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ global_colors_info=”{}”]

Get college credit while gaining real world experience<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Our students are encouraged to have an internship or practical learning before they graduate. Internships are a great way to gain hands on experience and build a portfolio you can use on the job market.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/biology\/internships\/” button_text=”Internships” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.27.0″ background_image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/biology\/files\/2023\/03\/20230121_134823-scaled.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”250px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_image=”off” custom_padding=”29px|5%|16px|5%|false|true” top_divider_style=”mountains2″ top_divider_color=”#f4f4f4″ top_divider_height=”367px” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.3″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#db0a29″ divider_weight=”5px” admin_label=”Red Line” module_class=”aks-red-line” _builder_version=”4.19.3″ width=”6.5vw” height=”5px” custom_margin=”0px||20px|0px|false|false” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_fold=”75%” custom_css_before=”min-width: 80px;” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Alumni Share What They Are Doing<\/h2>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_5,3_5″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” width=”76%” max_width=”959px” custom_padding=”9px||17px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FtIlr0bXF9g” image_src=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/files\/2023\/03\/Allyson.jpg” play_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||15px|||” custom_css_video_icon=”text-decoration:none!important;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”Montserrat|700|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#db0a29″ header_3_font=”|600|on||||||” header_3_font_size=”18px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]

Allyson Drury ’21<\/h2>\n

Biology Major<\/h3>\n

Biology major Allyson Drury attributes her success in applying to medical school to the faculty in WOU\u2019s biology department, the Honors Program and her time as a student-athlete.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_image=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”29px|5%|15px|5%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”29px|5%|15px|5%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”15px||||false|true” saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.19.3″ custom_margin=”|auto||auto|false|false” custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_divider color=”#db0a29″ divider_weight=”5px” admin_label=”Red Line” module_class=”aks-red-line” _builder_version=”4.19.3″ width=”6.5vw” height=”5px” custom_margin=”0px||20px|0px|false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||5vw||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||7.5vw||false|false” animation_style=”fold” animation_direction=”left” animation_duration=”750ms” animation_intensity_fold=”75%” custom_css_before=”min-width: 80px;” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.3″ header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” custom_margin=”||12px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]

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