Biology at Lakeland University

Earn Your Biology Degree & Gain Experience

Lakeland University's Biology program is a completely immersive journey towards knowledge of the roots of all matter and life. Our state-of-the-art laboratories, tools, and technology will prepare you with unlimited potential for a variety of careers.

Cooperative Education

Travel to Belize

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

13:1

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Biology at Lakeland University

Gain Experience & Develop Your Knowledge

Whether your goal is to attend graduate school or land a job with your Biology Bachelor's Degree, your Lakeland university education will put you in position to succeed. Our Biology program covers all the academic bases, guiding you through a wide array of classes ranging from Genetics to Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Lakeland's signature approach to education involves hands-on teaching and interactive learning. Our Biology program is a testament to that, with application-based lab work that breaks the mold.

In just the past few years, Lakeland University has placed students into funded Ph.D. programs at prestigious schools like the University of Wisconsin, Michigan Tech University, Rutgers and North Carolina.

What Makes Our Program Unique?

  • State-of-the-art laboratories, tools, and technology!
  • Our curriculum covers all the academic bases, guiding you through a wide array of classes ranging from Genetics to Molecular Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
  • Our Lakeland Undergraduate Research Experiences (LURE) Program gives students the opportunity to work directly with a Lakeland faculty member to investigate original research questions.
  • Every other May, a group of students travel to Belize for an interactive Tropical Biology course that emphasizes investigative research in a tropical rain forest.

Travel to Belize

From the ponds on our picturesque campus to the jungles of Belize, your Biology journey at Lakeland University will provide you with opportunities near and far.

Every other May, a group of 10-15 Lakeland students travels to Belize for an interactive Tropical Biology course that emphasizes investigative research in a tropical rainforest. Students live in a lowland forest and study coral reef ecology on the reefs of Belize for a nine days.

"If you asked all of the students who have made this trip, I think the response would be unanimous that it's a life-changing experience," says Paul Pickhardt, Professor of Biology.

    CAREER OUTLOOK

    What are some careers available to me?
    Forensic Science
    Bioinformatics
    Science Education 
    Food Safety
    Environmental Safety
    Conservation Biology
    Marine Biology 
    AVG. SALARY (USA)
    $95,920*
    AVG. SALARY (WI)
    $83,700*
    AVG. HOURLY RATE (USA)
    $46.11*
    AVG. HOURLY RATE (WI)
    $40.24*

    *Data provided by Job Center of Wisconsin's Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics for Biological Scientists.

    Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Biology from Lakeland University will be able to:

    • Identify, explain, and apply principles of cell biology.
    • Identify, explain, and apply principles of molecular biology.
    • Identify variations of life forms, applying the principles of evolution to explain those variations.
    • Identify, explain, and apply principles of genetics.
    • Identify, explain, and apply principles of ecology.
    • Analyze scientific information using the scientific method and integrate that information in written form.
    • Demonstrate the desire to engage the subject beyond the course or program requirements.

    Cooperative Education

    Cooperative Education is all about hands-on learning outside the classroom. Students learn more by doing. They gain real-world knowledge and earn academic credit for hands-on professional work experience — and coursework is centered around these real-life experiences, situations and career goals.

    Lakeland students explore their interests and, when they graduate, feel confident they will find a career in which they are passionate.

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    First Time Freshman

    • Step 1: Complete an application online.
    • Step 2: Submit official high school transcripts directly to Lakeland University.

    Transfer Students

    • Step 1: Complete an application online.
    • Step 2: Request official transcripts from all institutions of higher education attended to be sent directly to Lakeland University.
      • Students who have NOT completed 12 transferrable credits MUST submit official high school transcripts.

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    Admission Requirements

    Once your application is received, your Lakeland University admissions counselor will be in touch.

    • Lakeland University accepts a high school diploma with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above or the equivalent of a high school diploma.
    • Lakeland University accepts transfer students who have earned at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA and are in good standing at other accredited institutions of higher learning.
    • We review each application on an individual basis.

    *Exceptions to the above admission criteria may be granted for students with a cumulative GPA range from 1.75 to 1.99 if the academic experience that resulted in the less than 2.0 GPA was more than two years ago. Furthermore, typically students with a cumulative GPA range from 1.50 to 1.75 will only be considered if the poor academic performance experience that resulted in the less than 2.0 GPA was more than five years ago. Students receiving an exception will be admitted conditionally.

    Meet Our Biology Faculty

    Academic Affairs |
    Main Campus (Traditional) |
    Andrew Karls, Ph.D.

    Andrew Karls, Ph.D.

    Associate Professor of Biology, Director LURE program

    Academic Affairs |
    Main Campus (Traditional) |
    Paul Pickhardt, Ph.D.

    Paul Pickhardt, Ph.D.

    Professor of Biology

    Academic Affairs |
    Main Campus (Traditional) |

    Gregory Smith, Ph.D.

    Professor of Biology, Chair of Natural Sciences

    Contact us to learn more about the Biology degree at Lakeland University.

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