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Bachelor of Science

Biology Program

Our Lady of the Lake College’s Biology Program is designed to prepare students for: 1) careers in private school, public school and community college biology instruction, 2) the pursuit of graduate education and research programs in multiple biological disciplines, 3) careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, science education and industry and 4) allied health careers, such as nursing emergency health science, dental hygiene, physician’s assistant and medical laboratory technology and physical therapy. Graduates receive the Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.

CURRICULUM

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology Program consists of one hundred twenty-three credit hours, with a primary focus on biology, chemistry and physics coursework, human biology is emphasized, plus general electives.

ADMISSION

All applicants should meet the following minimum requirements for admission to the Biology Program:

Same general academic requirements for acceptance as our Lady of the Lake College.
Must apply for admission to the program prior to completing the final (sixty) credit hours required for the degree.
Must develop a degree plan with a faculty advisor. Plan must be approved by the Dean of Arts and Sciences.
Prior to admission to any arts and science bachelor’s program, students must meet with the program advisor every semester prior to preregistering for the next semester.

ENROLLMENT

Students may enter the Biology Program at the beginning of any semester. Both entering freshmen and transfer students may enroll on either a full-time or part-time basis. Call (225) 768-1700 for application information.

Our Lady of the Lake College welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. All transcripts are reviewed on an individual basis, according to College policy, in order to determine eligibility and placement in the program. Equal educational opportunities are offered to all who meet entrance requirements, without regard to race, gender, ethnicity, creed, marital status or age.

FINANCIAL AID

The Our Lady of the Lake College Student Financial Aid Office is available to all applicants to discuss eligibility for financial assistance. Please call (225) 768-1714 to schedule an appointment.

Applicants are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center also offers generous tuition reimbursement to qualifying employees.

REQUEST FOR MATERIALS

For more information about the Biology Program email Dr. Walter Davis, or to request an application packet, please call (225) 768-1700 or e-mail: ololcinfo@ololcollege.edu.

Current OLOLC Catalog Information:

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