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John Brown University
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761479-524-9500
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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.
Start your applicationGet 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.
What to expect as a biology student at JBU
Get into medical school
Approximately 75% of JBU's biology students further their education in graduate or medical school.
Publish research
Work with faculty on their research initiatives or conduct your own undergraduate research projects to ultimately publish findings in national scientific journals.
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.
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John Brown University
2000 W. University St., Siloam Springs, AR 72761
479-524-9500 jbuinfo@jbu.edu
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked university (The Wall Street Journal) and top-ranked regional university (U.S. News), JBU enrolls more than 2,200 students from 37 states and 42 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including nursing, psychology, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Eighteen graduate degrees are available in business, counseling, cybersecurity, and education.
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