Most coursework will be online, and students can complete labs during a week-long summer residency or at the college of their choice with the option to transfer credits. Additionally, no physics classes are required.
All students can receive dedicated student support from application to graduation.
Our experienced faculty are experts in their fields. These are the same instructors who teach on-campus courses.
LSUA ranked #3 on Best- Universities.net's list of the Most Affordable Online Bachelor's Degrees for 2022.
Earn a Biology Degree On Your Schedule
This degree provides convenience for students seeking to balance their education with other responsibilities. Since the majority of coursework will be online, students can complete assignments on their own schedules. The program also includes a week-long summer lab residency that offers students hands-on experience. These labs are flexible in nature, and students may take these labs at LSUA or take lab courses at the college of their choice. Additionally, the program's focus on computer science courses instead of physics allows students to develop high-demand skills for the modern job market.
Develop In-Demand Skills in a Convenient Format
The Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Concentration in Modern Biology from LSU Alexandria and LSU Online is a unique and flexible program designed to help students build a strong knowledge base for a wide variety of careers in the field. Through online coursework and week-long summer labs, students will gain essential lab skills, develop critical thinking and analytical skills, and learn to effectively communicate scientific information. This affordable degree program also equips students for success in graduate school or other professional programs. Graduates can find positions as medical technologists, research scientists, laboratory managers, biologists, nature conservation officers, and more.
If you are considering medical school, it is important that you check entrance requirements for schools that you want to apply to. Your MCAT score will be a critical part of meeting entrance requirements, and this degree will prepare you for the MCAT.
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Our Enrollment Coaches are happy to answer any questions you have about LSU Online programs. We serve as your liaison from application to graduation. Let us help you take the first step toward advancing your educational goals.
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