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Organismal Biology Program in Pennsylvania
Study the diversity, structure, function and behavior of living organisms through hands-on experience in various settings.
Study Organismal Biology at a Christian University
The organismal concentration of the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in biology emphasizes the study of animals, plants, fungi, genetics and biotechnology. In this program, you’ll study the diversity, structure, function and behavior of living organisms. Courses such as herpetology, ornithology and plant taxonomy and systematics offer you a wide spectrum of organisms for in-depth study. Laboratory and field experiences will also provide you with hands-on experience working with organisms in various settings.
- Teacher/professor
- Researcher
- Biologist
- Veterinarian
- Animal scientist
- Field biologist
Programs related to Organismal Biology
In the Organismal Biology program, you will take a selection of courses that successfully prepare you for a career in a related field. Hands-on experiences and classroom learning within the framework of Christian faith will give you the skills and knowledge to achieve your goals. Our programs offer a wide variety of courses that will not only help you excel in your future career, but challenge you to develop a deeper understanding of your field of study.
Course options for Organismal Biology:
Biology (B.S.) Organismal Concentration
Careers and outcomes
Where our grads work
Graduates of this program work in positions of leadership in their places of employment, using the tools and knowledge a Messiah University education prepared them with. Each year, eager employers and some of the nation's best graduate schools welcome Messiah graduates into their organizations.
95% of the Class of 2024 respondents were employed or in graduate school within 6-9 months of graduation.
Our Alumni
Regional and national employers seek out Messiah graduates for their academic preparation, work ethic and personal character. The transformation you experience at Messiah readies you to transform the lives of others through your chosen career path.
Messiah's unique approach to hands-on learning
Learning in the classroom is important but actually applying that knowledge in a hands-on way can make all the difference. At Messiah University, the Experiential Learning Initiative (ELI) allows Messiah to take this hands-on learning to a new level by giving students the opportunity to apply what they have learned to various real world contexts--such as an internship/practica, service learning, off-campus program, holding a student leadership position, or participating in undergraduate research.
Organismal Biology students are highly encouraged to participate in our strategic partnership with the Au Sable Institute for Environmental Studies. Take summer courses at campuses in Michigan and the Puget Sound of Washington State during summers. Courses count for Messiah credit and are listed in the Messiah catalog, including marine biology, marine mammals, alpine ecology, watershed stewardship, etc.