Welcome to studying the vast, diverse science of living things! Whether you are interested in pursuing an AS degree in Biology or Pre-Health Sciences or simply completing pre-requisites for other programs 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. We also offer an exciting and current event-based curriculum of non-majors courses to fill your general education life science requirement and offer students the opportunity to conduct independent research with a faculty mentor.

Please see the links below for our programs of study:

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 program prepares students who are interested in medical and health professions at Salt Lake Community College or at any other institution. This program provides the courses needed to complete the pre-requisites required for admission to programs in SLCC’s School of Health Sciences. It also provides the required pre-requisite courses for admission to medical schools, dental schools, schools of pharmacy etc. Under the guidance of program advisors and teaching faculty, students can make informed choices about their health-related career choices and structure their experience and courses in this program.

Certificate of Proficiency in Environmental Science & Sustainability

This certificate is discontinued, but there is an Earth and Environmental Science AS degree with an emphasis on Atmospheric and Climate Science that has much of the same content as the old certificate. Please go to the College Catalog page for this new degree to read more about it: Earth and Environmental Science: AS

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.