Degree Requirements
Graduates of the Biology program will be ready to join the workforce in a variety of innovative careers.
Prepare to work in exciting and emerging scientific fields with the hands-on research experiences and knowledge crucial for success in today's global environment.
Individuals trained in STEM disciplines are in high demand. Our B.S. in Biology degree will provide you with a competitive edge for entry into the scientific community and prepare you to advance to leadership roles. You will be prepared for a variety of careers in biology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences as well as ready for advanced graduate study and research.
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We award more than $14 million in need-based and merit-based institutional aid annually. Rivier awards 100% of our full-time undergraduate students some form of aid. Find out more from our Financial Aid Office.
Fall 2024 Grants – Incoming Biology and Biotechnology majors are eligible for a Biology Innovators Grant. First-time, first-year students will be awarded a $3,000 grant each year, renewable for four years for a total of $12,000 in financial support, in addition to a competitive financial aid package. This grant award supports students pursuing degrees in the life sciences.
When pursuing your B.S. in Biology at Rivier, you’ll gain knowledge across a variety of biological disciplines and can focus on your career interests and goals by choosing from three concentrations:
A variety of internship opportunities will take you out of the classroom and into the world. Biology degree students have interned at pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, medical facilities, and a variety of other locations.
You will also have opportunities to travel to international field sites for firsthand experiences and to apply classroom knowledge while exploring different ecosystems. Through study abroad and short-term service trips to Costa Rica, Senegal, and other locations around the globe, your classroom learning will come to life as you broaden your worldview.
In addition to conducting an independent research project in your senior year, you’ll experience a variety of opportunities for hands-on learning and research conducted under the mentorship of our distinguished faculty. B.S. in Biology students actively participate in the Biology Club and in local community services events. Those who perform well academically have the opportunity to be inducted into Beta Beta Beta, a national biological honor society.
With the University’s new Science and Innovation Center, you will conduct independent and group research as well as experiments in our state-of-the-art facility featuring:
With a B.S. in Biology, you will be prepared for a variety of careers in the sciences.
Our alumni are well prepared to pursue graduate studies in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and other fields.
Graduates of the Biology program will be ready to join the workforce in a variety of innovative careers.
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Faculty will serve as your mentors and guides.
Join the workforce in a variety of innovative careers with the B.S. in Biology degree.