Explore life at every level and turn curiosity into impact.
BVU’s Biology program builds a strong foundation in the life sciences while connecting classroom learning with real-world experience in labs, the field, and beyond.
Why study Biology at BVU
A BVU biology degree is built on applied learning, professional preparation, and personalized mentorship.
Research That Starts Day One
Hands-on research with faculty mentors.
Advanced Labs. Real Discovery.
Access to advanced labs and research spaces.
Your Path to Medical or Graduate School
Strong pathways to medical and graduate school.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
Fully funded travel and real-world learning opportunities.
Hands-On Experiences
Gain real-world experience through fieldwork, lab research, and interdisciplinary study in areas like genetic engineering, food safety, and biotechnology. Biology students work alongside faculty and conduct research in advanced labs, with opportunities at leading institutions like the Mayo Clinic and state research centers.
Learn by doing, from day one
Students gain experience through internships with leading employers, advanced coursework, and real business case analysis.
Foundations in biology, chemistry, and scientific inquiry
Lab research, fieldwork, and internships
Advanced research, specialization, and graduate or career preparation
Earn While You Learn
Cover your tuition and gain paid hands-on experience through BVU’s Biology & BioMed Scholarship Program. Beginning sophomore year, students can also earn paid fellowships that help offset housing and food costs while building real-world experience.
The Stine Endowment provides BVU School of Science students with exclusive access to internships, research, conference presentations, and science-focused travel opportunities through up to $75,000 in annual funding beyond financial aid.
Rural Health Fellowship (RHF), is a three-week fully-funded interim internship to gain hands-on experience in dentistry, chiropractic medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy.
Christian Kladstrup '18
During his four years at BVU, Christian was an academic assistant, a resident assistant, and served on the Student Senate. Christian also completed an extensive research project as part of BVU’s Honors Program. During his final two years at BVU, Christian received an URMED internship as well as a summer internship at the Mayo Clinic with the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. Christian is now attending medical school at Des Moines University, where he is pursuing a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree.
BVU biology graduates go far.
Where this degree can take you
Curriculum Highlights
Your coursework is designed to build the knowledge and skills needed for success in your field. Click here for complete program requirements and course descriptions in the Academic Catalog.
Build a career of influence.
Stability, influence, and professional growth start here.