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Students Enrolled in Program
STEM Initiative Grant Awarded for Undergraduate Research
About the Program
Discover the science of life with MGA’s Bachelor of Science in Biology. From microscopic cells to entire ecosystems, this program is built for students who want to explore how the living world works.
You’ll dive into courses in genetics, anatomy, physiology, and ecology while gaining hands-on experience in labs, research, and fieldwork. These real-world skills open doors to careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy, government, and more.
Thinking about teaching? Our Secondary Education Certification Track prepares you to share your love of biology with students in grades 6–12.
With curiosity as your guide, the BS in Biology is your first step toward careers that shape health, science, and the future. Life is everywhere—start exploring it here.
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Why MGA?
Affordable
As the number one most affordable state university in the state of Georgia, students at MGA pay on average* $3,041 for a 15-credit-hour semester (that's a full course load).
*Tuition and fees differ for in-state, out-of-state, and international students. Please visit the Tuition page for more information.
Student First
The University is equipped with faculty committed to student success and provides pathways to career, flexible learning options, experiential learning, and resources for student support and engagement. Nearly 70% of MGA alumni work within the state of Georgia with their career-ready skills.
Pre-Med Pathway
The BSB program fulfills the pre-requisite courses students need to be successful on the MCAT exam and in medical school. Learn more from the Pre-Med Professional Pathways page.
What Can You Do with This Degree?
Biology is the field that explores how living organisms function and interact with their environment. The careers that they can pursue after graduating with a baccalaureate in Biology are numerous. Some of the more common options include:
- Research - Research technicians, research associates, or professional programs that offer degrees in a research specialty.
- Government - Natural resources management, environmental regulation and management, forest management, water quality and control, government inspection agencies, health organizations, science policy analysts, and lobbyists.
- Industry - Personnel at different levels of corporations working in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, food, and agriculture.
- Education - Elementary, middle, and high school teaching.
- Professional Programs - Programs that offer training in medicine, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, physician assistantships, optometry, dentistry, medical technology, or clinical laboratories.
- Science Writing - Magazine journalists, newspaper journalists, technical manuscript writing.
Administration and Management - Grant administrators, biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, biological sales representatives.
*Source: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/field-of-degree/biology/biology-field-of-degree.htm
Courses
Some of the required courses for this program include:
- BIOL 2107K Principles of Biology I
- BIOL 2108K Principles of Biology II
- CHEM 2211K Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 2212K Organic Chemistry II
- SCIE 2998 Research Methods OR SCIE 2999 Directed Study in Natural Sciences
"I was able to do lab and field research at Sapelo Island related to this polyphyletic group of bacteria that are thought to play an important role in the cycling of certain elements, especially iron, in aquatic environments and have potential medical applications. I have never been offered an opportunity like this one and I am beyond grateful to have worked with such great professors."
-Miracle Odom, Class of 2022