Undergraduate Programs
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Purdue University Calumet Department of Biological Sciences offers a wide ranges of academic programs to meet student’s needs.
Undergraduate Study
Associate of Applied Science- Emergency Medical Services (SEM) - Study Plan (pdf)
Bachelor of Science Degree – Biology:
Areas of Concentration:
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- General Biology (SBY)
- Biotechnology (SBA)
- Ecology (SBE)
- Microbiology (SMB)
- Biology Teaching (SBT)
- Physiology/Cell Biology (SBP)
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Pre-Professional Programs:
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- Pre-Dentistry (SPD)
- Pre-Medicine (SPM)
- Pre-Occupational Therapy (SOT)
- Pre-Optometry (SPO)
- Pre-Physical Therapy (SPH)
- Veterinary Science & Medicine (SVM)
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Bachelor of Science – Medical Technology (SME) – (read more)
Other Programs:
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- General Agriculture (60 Credits)
- Pre-Forestry (60 Credits)
- Pre-Pharmacy (SPP) (62-65 Credits)
Minors:
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- Biotechnology Minor (KBT) – for non-biology majors
- Environmental Science Minor (KSE)
B.S. + M.S. Combined Program:
Graduate Study
Masters of Science in Biology
Masters of Science in Biology Teaching: Non-Thesis - (Read More)
Graduate Biotechnology Certificate
Post- Baccalaureate Program
Student Stories:
“I am convinced that the PUC Biology Program was the right choice for me. Every Biology Professor is always available to answer questions, while constantly challenging me to succeed and work harder. The tight-knit Biology Department gives each student the chance to ask questions and learn one-on-one with Professors, something my experiences with other universities lacked. My PUC advisers have counseled me through the dental school application process and I’m confident that I’m prepared to succeed.”
Misbah Siddique
Graduate Student
from Portage, IN
“I am convinced that the PUC Biology Program was the right choice for me. Every Biology Professor is always available to answer questions, while constantly challenging me to succeed and work harder. The tight-knit Biology Department gives each student the chance to ask questions and learn one-on-one with Professors, something my experiences with other universities lacked. My PUC advisers have counseled me through the dental school application process and I’m confident that I’m prepared to succeed.”
Misbah Siddique
Graduate Student
from Portage, IN
“As an international student, I have always had the passion and enthusiasm to pursue advanced study of molecular biology in the U.S. I am so fortunate that at PUC I received not only knowledge, but also the ability to think and problem solve, which is more than I expected. I appreciate all the advice that I have received from my professors and classmates. I am well prepared to begin a research career.”
Xu “Alex” Zhang
Graduate Student
International student from China
“My experience at PUC has been great. The academic relationships built with the staff are ones that I could not have made at any other university. I have enjoyed working with the staff throughout my undergraduate and graduate career, mainly because of their desire to help me inside and outside of the classroom. PUC helped mold me into the student that I am and I am confident that its influence will help guide me through dental school.”
George Politakis
Graduate Student
from Crown Point, IN
