Study the vast, diverse science of living things. Whether you’re pursuing a degree in Biology, Pre-Health Sciences, a certificate in Environmental Science and Sustainability, or you’re seeking to fulfill your general education requirements, the SLCC Biology department offers you a strong foundation in the biological sciences. Our small student-to-teacher ratio, knowledgeable faculty, and excellent hands-on laboratory experiences will prepare you to succeed in pursuit of your goals in the fields of science and beyond.
In addition to general education biology courses, we offer three exciting programs of study:
Associate of Pre-Science in Biology
: This degree is discontinued, but there will be a two-year teach-out for anyone who is currently enrolled. Please contact your advisor or the biology department (biology@slcc.edu) with any questions or concerns.
Associate of Science in Biology
This two-year degree offers a broad foundation in Biology and allows students to transfer to a four-year institution in pursuit of a higher degree.
Associate of Science in Pre-Health Sciences
This is a 3-year program leading to an Associate of Pre-Science degree. The required courses in this program will give students an extended, broad foundation on which to further studies in Biology, and extra time to complete developmental courses where needed.
Certificate of Proficiency in Environmental Science & Sustainability
This certificate is discontinued, but there is a new Earth and Environmental Science – Atmospheric and Climate Science AS degree that has much of the same content as the old certificate. Please co to the College Catalog page for this new degree to read more about it: Earth and Environmental Science – Atmospheric and Climate Science AS