Biology at Minot State is a hands-on major that immerses you in active learning, whether in the classroom, lab, or field. With a Bachelor of Arts in Biology, you'll be prepared for professional programs like dentistry, medicine, or veterinary science, as well as careers in wildlife biology, lab sciences, or graduate studies.
Program Type: Major, Minor, Concentration
Offered: On Campus
Credit Hours: 120
Est. Time to Complete: 4 Years
Department: Department of Science
96%
Job/Graduate School Placement Rate
1:1
tutoring, academic advising, and career coaching
Program Highlights
Get Involved
Biology Club offers you opportunities to take field trips, participate in conferences, and develop awareness of science in our community through outreach programs.
Our Facilities
Our laboratories are equipped with exceptional computing resources and the latest in molecular biology equipment.
Outside of the classroom
As a biology student, you’ll be encouraged to observe, volunteer, or get some work experience in a variety of settings. Minot businesses, agencies, and organizations offer many opportunities for this kind of experience.
Careers & Outcomes
100K
Median annual salary for medical scientists
→ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Top Careers
- Medical Scientist
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Biological Scientist
Questions? We're Here to Help
Office of Enrollment Services
701-858-3350
1-800-777-0750 ext 3350
askmsu@minotstateu.edu
Dr. Bryan Schmidt
Chair, Department of Science
701-858-4250
b.schmidt@minotstateu.edu
Additional Program Information
Minot State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
