Major in Biology

Become a biologist • Prepare for your career • Make an impact

Investigate the natural world.

As a biology major, JBU prepares you for various careers and graduate school in biology or professional school in health-related fields. You can train to work as a biologist in laboratory or field settings, and your program of study can be customized to serve your interests and career aspirations.

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Get hands-on experience

JBU students have access to the latest technology and equipment including a state-of-the-art Autoclave, a multi-species Greenhouse, a Tissue Culture Lab, a Microscopy Lab, a Human Cadaver Lab, and multiple teaching/research labs. Students will utilize these resources while learning to collaborate with others.

Publish research

Work with faculty on their research initiatives or conduct your own undergraduate research projects to ultimately publish findings in regional or national scientific journals.

Land a great job

The demand for biologists continues to grow. Microbiologists have a median salary of $84,400. For more career outlook information, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.

Discover how JBU will prepare you for success in the biology industry.

About biology

At JBU, biology students investigate diversity within the natural world through a distinctly Christian perspective.
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What to expect as a biology student at JBU

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Get into medical school

Approximately 75% of JBU's biology students further their education in graduate or medical school.

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Publish research

Work with faculty on their research initiatives or conduct your own undergraduate research projects to ultimately publish findings in national scientific journals.

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Gain lab experience

JBU students have access to labs with the latest technology and equipment including an aquarium, a greenhouse, a tissue culture lab, a microscope lab, small and large equipment labs, several research labs, multiple teaching labs and the Human Anatomy Cadaver Lab.

Meet our biology professors

Angie Qian-Wang

Angie Qian Wang

Assistant Professor of Biology
Timothy-Wakefield

Timothy Wakefield

Professor of Biology
Joel-Funk

Joel Funk

Professor of Biology
Jane-Beers

Jane Beers

Associate Professor of Biology

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John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News Best Colleges 2019), JBU enrolls more than 2,100 students from 38 states and 53 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers 41 majors, with top programs including engineering, nursing, family and human services, biology, graphic design and construction management.

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