Biology
The Christian biology major in Ohio that goes beyond a pre-med degree
Are you passionate about science, but also feel called to make a difference with your career? As a biology major at Malone University in Ohio, you’ll gain a deep understanding of living organisms through a unique blend of rigorous science education and a Christ-centered perspective.
Our biology program provides flexibility in your learning so you can refine your career path to match your passion. Our five tracks include General Biology and four Pre-Professional Tracks; these are designed to prepare you with the science and math background you need to meet the curricular prerequisites for most professional schools. The “Courses” link on the left clarifies these unique requirements for each of the following four Pre-Professional Tracks:
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Optometry
- Pre-Physician Assitant
- Veterinary
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More than a pre-med or pre-vet degree:
Learning about God’s creation
While Malone’s biology major equips you for success in pre-professional tracks such as a traditional Pre-Vet or Pre-Med degree, it’s also designed to be a well-rounded and versatile program. Here’s how we help set you apart from other Pre-Med or Pre-Vet majors:
- Broader exploration and career paths. Our curriculum lets you explore a variety of biological disciplines, from ecology and genetics to microbiology and zoology. This comprehensive approach opens doors for you in a wider range of career paths, including environmental science, research, biotechnology, and more.
- A Christian perspective on scientific discovery. As you earn your degree in Biology, you’ll be learning about the natural world through the lens of our Christian faith. In fact, we believe delving into the intersection of science and Christianity helps you foster a more complete view of biology and its role in God’s creation.
- Develop strong communication and critical thinking skills. To advance your career, it’s crucial to go beyond a solid understanding of biological science. At Malone, you’ll enhance your communication and critical thinking skills through a comprehensive liberal arts education, which are in high demand in various scientific fields and medical schools.
Jobs and career paths with a biology degree
Malone’s biology program will prepare you for a wide array of career opportunities that require a scientific approach to caring for God’s creation, including:
- Physician
- Dentist
- Physician Assistant
- Occupational Therapist
- Optometrist
- Medical Assistant
- Veterinarian
- Healthcare Technician
“Malone taught me how to embrace my studies through a Kingdom mindset so I could see God’s handiwork and created order in my journey of lifelong learning.”
Grant Burke ʼ18, Physician Assistant, Aultman Hospital
Program Distinctives
Faith-Driven Faculty
You are more than a number. Get personalized support from caring faculty and advisers who will help you explore your academic and career paths. Build meaningful relationships with professors and peers that enhance your understanding of biology and encourage you to reach your full potential.
Hands-on learning and research opportunities
Dive deeper through engaging labs and internships that prepare you for graduate school or a rewarding career in biology. Refind your research skills through active in-classroom learning and our annual Student Research Symposium.
Biology Internship Opportunities
With opportunities available in the State of Ohio and beyond, we’ll connect you with unique internship opportunities that prepare you for God’s calling on your life.
With opportunities available in the State of Ohio and beyond, we’ll connect you with unique internship opportunities prepare you for God’s calling on your life. Some organizations at which our students have interned include:
- Akron Children’s Hospital
- Aultman Hospital
- Stark Parks Wildlife Conservation Center
- Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
- Clover Field Wildlife Care
- Brownfield Restoration Group
Biology Minors
Have you chosen another major but want to enhance your studies with a biology minor? You can do that at Malone!
You can also supplement your biology major by engaging God’s creative order through programs such as:
Marine Biology minor
Intrigued by marine life? Our Marine Biology minor is a highly sought-after option. With travel opportunities, such as annual trips to Florida and courses in partnership with Au Sable in Washington State, this minor broadens your horizons. Furthermore, Malone students can obtain SCUBA certification for free, thanks to the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation grant we’ve received for nearly a decade.
Wildlife Rehabilitation minor
Intrigued by marine life? Our Marine Biology minor is a highly sought-after option. With travel opportunities, such as annual trips to Florida and courses in partnership with Au Sable in Washington State, this minor broadens your horizons. Furthermore, Malone students can obtain SCUBA certification for free, thanks to the Herbert W. Hoover Foundation grant we’ve received for nearly a decade.
Exercise Science minor
Learn where the knowledge of the human body intersects with the role exercise plays in improving health, quality of life, and sport performance. At Malone, using our dedicated Exercise Science Lab, you can approach the exercise science industry from a Christian worldview to answer the calling to heal a broken world through healthy living.
Selected courses in this program
- BIOL 144 – General Biology I
- BIOL 147 – General Biology II
- BIOL 200 – General Botany
- BIOL 253 – Invertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 255 – Vertebrate Zoology
- BIOL 371 – Microbiology
- BIOL 372 – Genetics
Faith Integration
The biology program reflects and is inspired by Genesis 2:15, when God put Adam in the Garden of Eden to serve and care for His creation. The knowledge and skills students learn in this program help them to better care for, and be stewards of, the animals and the environment God has created.
Apply to Malone’s biology program
If you want to take the first step toward a pre-professional career in medicine or are excited by the idea of caring for God’s creation, Malone’s biology program is for you!
Apply to Malone today!