The major in Biological Sciences is primarily intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor's degree. This major prepares students for careers in the health professions, teaching, forestry, agriculture, environmental protection and conservation, wildlife biology, biotechnology, basic research and many other fields.
Students with an interest in biology who do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution and earn a bachelor's degree are encouraged to look into some of the other programs offered by the Biological and Health Sciences Division, which are: dental assisting, dental hygiene, diagnostic medical sonography (ultrasound), environmental horticulture, paramedic, pharmacy technician, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, veterinary technology and/or veterinary assistant.
Students who already have a bachelor's degree can meet the biology requirement for medical school by taking BIOL 1A, 1B, and 1C.
The department also offers a Certificate of Achievement in Bio-Health Diversity and Inclusion Leadership. Medical schools, healthcare employers, and biological research organizations specifically seek out candidates with an understanding of how issues of diversity impact their work. These organizations and employers understand that attending to diversity is critical for patient health and for excellence in research. This certificate provides a pathway for biology and health science students to gain certification in diversity, equity, inclusion, and service in their fields, such that students are more competitive for transfer and job applications. In earning the certificate, students will complete their major biology courses for their field alongside at least one service learning course focusing on service in bio/health fields.
Program Learning Outcomes:
-The biology majors sequence prepares students to use the scientific method to formulate questions, design experiments to test hypotheses, interpret experimental results to draw conclusions, communicate results both orally and in writing, and critically evaluate the use of the scientific method from published sources.
-The biology majors sequence prepares students to apply evolutionary theory at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels to explain the unity and diversity of living things.
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Esperado Abril 2024
Foothill College
12345 El Monte Road,
LOS ALTOS HILLS,
California,
94022, United States
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Esperado Abril 2024
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd,
CUPERTINO,
California,
95014, United States
For Foothill College:
If you are under 18 years old, you must submit proof of high school completion or equivalent.
For De Anza College:
Admission to De Anza College is open to anyone, subject to the residency requirements below, who can show one of the following:
High school diploma
High school equivalency certificate (GED)
Proficiency certificate
Evidence of being at least 18 and able to benefit from instruction offered by De Anza
A minimum score on any of the following examinations is required for admission:
TOEFL - 61 iBT or 46 PBT (Paper-based Test)
IELTS - 6.0
Pearson PTE Academic - 45
El estudiante internacional que desee aprender en un entorno seguro en el centro de la industria próspera adorará los programas de Foothill y De Anza.
