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Biology

Why choose to major in biology?

Why choose to major in biology? As a biology major at LaGrange College, you will be studying life itself, from the subcellular to the organismal level. Your courses will prepare you to go on to graduate or professional school in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy or physical therapy, or pursue careers in a number of other fields.

A strong curriculum providing a firm foundation in fundamental topics in biology
A highly qualified and broadly trained faculty
One-on-one student/faculty interaction
Opportunities to work with faculty on independent, original research projects
Multiple field-study and laboratory environments, including a new cellular/molecular lab

What makes LaGrange's Biology Department such a standout?
Our student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1 and small class sizes provide you with the attention you deserve. There are also opportunities for out-of-class interactions, such as seminars, study and review sessions and informal gatherings. January Interim Term, LaGrange College's unique, month-long opportunity to pursue on-campus projects, independent study, internships or overseas travel, traditionally offers research-related trips to study the natural wonders of the Galapagos Islands, the animals of Costa Rica or the biodiversity of the Apalachicola River basin.

The LaGrange Biology Department understands the value of internships and will help you find and apply for opportunities that provide practical experience in your chosen field.

Meet Biology major

Angie Forero
Thanks to a Goizueta scholarship, sophomore Angie Forero is pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor. Thanks to a Goizueta scholarship, sophomore Angie Forero is pursuing her dream of becoming a doctor.

"I really, really wanted to go to LaGrange College. So it does mean a lot to me and my family that I got a scholarship from the Goizueta Foundation," she says. Angie is studying biology and plans to pursue a medical career with a specialty in emergency medicine or orthopedic surgery..

Megan Sachs
Megan Sachs of Knoxville, Tenn., is a firm believer in following where God leads.

A few months ago, Megan was playing in a volleyball tournament when she was spotted by Julie Moses, coach of LaGrange College's volleyball and lacrosse teams.

“She sent me a letter and said she was interested in me playing here,” Megan says. “I had never heard of LaGrange College, so I decided to check it out.”

New careers in biology

One of the advantages of becoming a biologist is that your career can be combined with other interests, resulting in a number of new and exciting pursuits.

Research areas that continue to expand are those dealing with efforts to combat global climate change and our growing energy deficit. A degree in biology is exactly the foundation you need to make a difference in one of these new, important fields: