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Biology B.S. (on campus)

Biology B.S. (on campus)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – ON CAMPUS

Discover God’s Design

Deepen your understanding of how the Bible and science intricately work together in our world. You will see how the world around us reveals God’s power, order and creative genius. Discover His design through powerful classes and laboratory experiences for a career in the life sciences.

Be mentored by caring professors
Find your fit in our community
Get involved and make a difference

PREPARATION FOR LIFE

Your Next Steps

You’ll be equipped with a broad foundation in the sciences that opens doors to a wide range of graduate studies in scientific and medical fields such as:

  • Research
  • Medical School
  • Veterinarian School
  • Physical Therapy School
  • Biotechnology
  • And more…

“The biology program is such a fascinating program. The professors teach us science with a biblical perspective, as well with a secular perspective, so that we can learn the differences. Mrs. Wright places so much time into her students, and she’s determined to help each and every single one of us. Being in this program has supported me in wanting to achieve my dream of going on to medical school to become a pediatrician.”

Andrea Sanchez

Biology Major | Doylestown, PA

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

What Will You Learn?

In all of the programs at CSU, you’ll be interacting with small class sizes and professors who really care and desire to mentor you. You’ll not only receive quality academics to prepare you for your career, but discipleship to prepare you for life. 

Biology Program
Real laboratory skills

Learn to operate safely and professionally in a laboratory setting. You will study closely with professors as you gain hands-on experience in analyzing and interpreting data.

Scientific truths through a biblical worldview

Discover how biblical theology and science go hand in hand. You will be amazed by God’s handiwork as you gain the skills you need to impact the world for Christ through the world He created.

Foundational and advanced levels of life sciences

A wide array of courses such as biology, chemistry and physics give you the background to confidently enter numerous career fields within the scientific realm.

Gain hands-on experience as a teacher assistant

Mentor and assist students in the lab, test laboratory protocols for viability, calibrate lab equipment and maintain accurate lab inventory while being individually mentored by your professor for your next steps as a graduate student.

YOUR COURSES

What You Will Study

Each of your courses will be taught from a biblical worldview, and you’ll learn with an intimate group of peers led by professors who care about your success.

All courses are three credits unless noted. Course descriptions can be found in the catalog.

First Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • First Year Experience [CSU101] – 0 credits
  • Bible Survey [BI111]
  • Academic and Researched Writing [EN121]
  • Pre-Calculus [MA112]
  • Biology I [SC203/207] – 4 credits
  • Physics I [SC223/223L] – 4 credits
  • Writing Across the Disciplines [EN122]
  • Calculus I [MA212]
  • Biology II [SC218/218L] – 4 credits
  • Physics II [SC224/224l] – 4 credits
  • Building a Biblical Lifestyle [TH120]

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Second Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • Principles of Bible Study [BI100]
  • Calculus II [MA213]
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology I [SC206/208; 4 cr]
  • Chemistry I [SC221/225] – 4 credits
  • Speech Communication [SP100}
  • Chemistry II [SC222/226] – 4 credits
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology II [SC261/261L] – 4 credits
  • Theology Survey [TH211]
  • Biblical Studies Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Third Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • World Religions [EV220]
  • Organic Chemistry I w/ Lab [SC310/310L] – 4 credits
  • Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry [SC401]
  • Biblical Studies Elective
  • History Core Elective
  • Living Well [HP101] – 1 credit
  • Organic Chemistry II w/ Lab [SC312/312L] – 4 credits
  • Microbiology w/ Lab [SC313/313l] – 4 credits
  • Theological Distinctives [TH308]
  • Free Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Fourth Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
  • American Literature I [LI221C]
  • Worldviews: Humanities and Science [PH206]
  • Genetics [SC211]
  • Kinesiology [SC301] or Humanities Elective
  • Free Elective
  • General Psychology [PS100]
  • Marine Biology and Ecology [SC254] or Field Marine Biology and Ecology [SC255]
  • Senior Seminar [TH480]
  • Physiological Psychology [SC231] – 4 credits or Humanities Elective
  • Free Elective

This is an example of what your course schedule may look like; your actual schedule will be determined when you register.

Program Highlights
  • You can gain experience as a teacher assistant or lab assistant position that fits right into your program.
  • Build relationships as you learn closely with your professor in the lab setting.
Get out there to explore!

As a Biology major, you have the chance to go on an overseas field experience to study marine and terrestrial ecology up close. 

Meet our Faculty

You’ll learn from professors who care deeply about you and your goals.

BEST CHOICE

CSU is Affordable

We believe every student should have the opportunity to choose a biblical higher education—regardless of their financial circumstance. That’s why we’re committed to keeping costs for students as low as possible.

UNDERGRADUATE

Average Cost

Before federal and state grants

*Anticipated typical cost for first-time, full-time, residential undergraduate CSU students for 2024-25. This cost includes tuition, housing, meals, general fee and CSU scholarships. Your total cost can be even lower if you qualify for more aid, including federal and state grants which do not have to be paid back.

Information provided by the National Center for Education Statistics.

WHY CSU?

You want to
choose a college:

  • Where you can get prepared for your future.
  • Where you will grow in your relationship with Christ.
  • Where you truly find your fit.

Students constantly say the top reason they love CSU so much is: Community. When you’re part of the CSU community, you attend class with professors who are mentors; you do life right alongside others who want to serve their Savior, and you are welcomed into lifelong friendships that last well beyond graduation.

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