Carroll College - One of the best in the northwest United States, Carroll is a private, Catholic, liberal arts, and preprofessional college in Helena, Montana

Biology Program

The Biology Program combines access to modern equipment, newly renovated facilities, and faculty mentors in a program that emphasizes preparing students for careers in the biological and biomedical sciences. Whether using molecular techniques to decipher the inner workings of a disease pathogen or developing mathematical models to solve the mysteries of ecological processes, students will be exposed to the latest in biological methods and analysis. The program places a strong emphasis on investigative learning through laboratory experiences, field courses, and faculty/student collaborative research. In recent years students have participated in research projects ranging from molecular biology to ecology, in the laboratory and the field, and in locations as diverse as the Montana backcountry, Alaska, Niger, and Ecuador.

The Biology Program leads Carroll College in the production of student research projects and the number of honors graduates. Students publish regularly in peer-reviewed research journals and present their work at scientific meetings. Most importantly, the program has the reputation of preparing students for success in post graduate studies. In the past 10 years, 89 students have entered medical school, 30 have entered graduate programs, 26 have entered dental school and 42 have gained entry into other professional programs such as veterinary medicine, physical therapy, optometry and pharmacy.

Mission:

The Biology Program is designed for students who seek careers providing personal fulfillment and service to others.  Its mission is to prepare graduates who are scientifically literate and who recognize both the practical usefulness and the inherent value of a liberal arts education.

Goals:

The Biology Program will produce graduates who:

1. Have the knowledge and skills needed for entry into graduate school, professional programs (medical, dental, and veterinary) or other discipline specific career opportunities.
2. Have the ability to work effectively with scientists and non-scientists on solutions to local, regional and global problems.
3. Are committed to open-minded inquiry and lifelong learning within and across multiple branches of knowledge.

10 reasons

to choose carroll college for biology

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

With advances in biotechnology and molecular biology along with challenges in the medical and environmental sciences, biology is widely regarded as the fastest growing scientific discipline and is positioned to dominate scientific career opportunities for the next century. A short list of career fields includes:
Agriculture
Animal Behavior
Aquatic Science
Bioinformatics
Biophysics
Biotechnology
Botany
Developmental Biology
Ecology
Endocrinology
Forensic Science
Genetics
Genomics
Horticulture
Immunology
Medicine (medical doctor, dentist, and other health professions)
Microbiology
Neuroscience
Parasitology
Physiology
Plant Pathology
Proteomics
Veterinary Medicine
Virology, and
Zoology.