Two students dissect a frog in a lab class

Explore Life's Many Dimensions

As a Biology major at LaGrange College, you'll study nature's design from the molecular to the ecosystem level. Whether your goal is medical school, graduate study, or a career in environmental or laboratory science, LaGrange's Biology program provides the coursework, research, and mentorship you need to succeed. With small classes, close faculty relationships, and a wealth of field and lab opportunities, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence to turn your curiosity into a career.

Choose your path

Biology at LaGrange is offered as both a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts, allowing students to tailor their degree to their goals over an average of eight semesters.

B.S. in Biology
56–60 hours

A rigorous, research-intensive path well suited for students pursuing medical, dental, veterinary, or graduate programs in the natural sciences.

 

B.A. in Biology
43–48 hours

A flexible path that combines a strong biology foundation with more room for electives — well suited for pre-professional students pairing biology with another interest.

From Microscope to Ecosystem

At LaGrange, Biology is a hands-on discipline from the first semester — built around direct experience rather than lectures alone.

 

Original Research

Every Biology major partners with faculty on original research projects — gaining hands-on scientific experience.

 

Field Study

Students conduct field study in the nearby deep forests and along 525 miles of West Point Lake shoreline, including ongoing collaborative work with the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

State-of-the-Art Lab

A dedicated cellular and molecular lab inside the 43,000-square-foot science facility gives students access to research-grade equipment and space.

Conference Presentations

Students present their original research at national and international conferences — building the kind of academic profile that strengthens graduate and professional school applications.

43k
square feet in LaGrange's dedicated science facility

Where Graduates Go

LaGrange Biology graduates go on to some of the most respected professional and graduate programs in the country — across medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and beyond.

 

Graduate & professional schools

Pharmacy School: Auburn, UGA

Veterinary Medicine: UGA, Auburn, U. of Missouri, U. of Minnesota

Physical Therapy: Emory, Mercer

Medical School: Mercer, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dental School: UAB, Augusta University, University of Tennessee

 

Career paths include

  • Physician / Dentist / Pharmacist
  • Veterinarian
  • Physical Therapist
  • Physician Assistant
  • Biologist / Zoologist / Ecologist
  • Laboratory or Research Scientist
Yellow Quotes

“The Biology program was much more than an education: It was a breeding ground for professionalism, an innovative platform to develop new research opportunities, and a sort of second home.”

Trevor McLemore '21
Graduate studies: : DMD, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Trevor McLemore '21

Why Biology at LaGrange?

  • 43,000-square-foot science facility with a dedicated cellular/molecular lab
  • Field study along 525 miles of West Point Lake shoreline and the surrounding forests
  • 95%+ of graduates accepted into professional or graduate programs
  • Opportunities to present research at national and international conferences
  • 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio

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