About the Biology Program
Develop the expertise and skills needed to pursue in-demand careers or continue your education in various graduate programs.
In Viterbo’s biology program, you will explore a diverse range of subjects within the biological sciences, covering crucial areas like cellular and molecular biology, anatomy and physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution
Program Highlights:
- 94% acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
- Challenging, immersive learning for a competitive edge
- Faculty-guided research experiences
- Course-embedded tutoring
- 1:1 personalized advising from a faculty mentor all four years
- Ideal location for the study of life sciences
Available Degrees
Careers in Biology
Viterbo graduates go on to become
- Senior Radiation Protection Technician
- Biological Science Technician
- Microbiology Lab Technician
- Science Teacher
- Forestry Technician
- Assistant Professor of Optometry
- Food lab microbiologist
- Biosample operations expert
94%
Acceptance rate into professional and graduate schools
100%
of Students Engage in Research with Faculty
1:1
Personalized Advising from a Faculty Mentor All Four Years
Why study this program at Viterbo?
Prepared, Confident, and Competitive
Faculty-guided research experiences, course-embedded tutoring, and challenging, immersive learning prepare you for graduate studies and give you a competitive edge beyond Viterbo.
Engaged Faculty
Work closely with faculty in class and research while receiving personalized guidance and support toward your next step.
Ideal location for the study of life science
Biology majors benefit from our location in La Crosse, with opportunities to connect with leading health care systems like Emplify Health and Mayo Clinic Health System for internships, job shadowing, and employment opportunities. Gain field experience with organizations such as the U.S. Geological Survey, Mississippi Valley Conservancy, and Genoa National Fish Hatchery, and study the Mississippi River region firsthand through class visits to local backwaters and flowage areas.
Faculty
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