Biology Major/Pre-Medical Emphasis

The Biology/Pre-Medical emphasis major is designed to provide students interested in medical school, graduate school, or a variety of health professions with the rigorous scientific background necessary to prepare them for entrance into their chosen field, combined with a strong grounding in bioethics and a liberal arts education from a Christian viewpoint.

Pre-Medical Students

Students in the Biology/Pre-Medical program should be aware of unique opportunities for conferences, internships, and experiences associated with the Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity on Trinity’s campus, as well as the MA in Bioethics Dual Degree through Trinity Graduate School.

Program Outcomes:

Students completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a Pre-Medical Emphasis will be able to:

• compare favorably in knowledge of the field with those students completing similar programs.
   
• demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
   
• demonstrate that they can critically analyze bioethical issues from a Christian worldview.

Major requirements total a minimum of 55 hours. This includes 25 hours in the required Biology courses, 23 hours in supporting courses, 6 hours of Bioethics courses, and 1 hour professional experience.