Overview
Whether your interest lies in managing wildlife populations or discovering new medical breakthroughs, the Biology Program at Sheridan College will start you on the right path. The Biology Program has three main areas of emphasis: Biochemical and Molecular Biology, Conservation and Wildlife Biology, and Pre-Professional.
Small, interactive classes, dedicated faculty with diverse backgrounds, plentiful outdoor research opportunities, and strong collaborations with the University of Wyoming, regional government agencies, and clinical partners provide biology students an ideal, hands-on learning environment.
Why Sheridan College?
- Study biology in a region with a broad diversity of ecosystems, including grasslands, alpine systems, geothermal hot springs, and high-desert shrublands.
- A team of Sheridan College students earned national recognition as a finalist for the 2015 National Science Foundation’s Community College Challenge for their research in biofuel production.
- Learn to address important issues of our time like invasive species, climate change, and human population growth.
Careers & Industry Outlook
As STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) careers continue to grow, biology graduates will find work in a variety of fields. Biologists today are faced with complex issues, like climate change, wildlife management, energy production, and medical practice, presenting biologists a variety of career opportunities.
Industry Projections
- From 2023-2033, there is a predicted 4% – 7% increase in the number of jobs for biology technicians and wildlife biologists making $51,430 to $70,600 in median pay, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Job Types
Biologists monitor water and air quality, study wildlife migration patterns, extract and amplify DNA, and make discoveries in the natural world. Biology graduates from Sheridan College typically transfer to four-year universities, earning Bachelor of Science degrees.
| Environmental Consultant |
| Forensic Science |
| Genetic Counselor |
| Microbiologist |
| Natural Resource Management |
| Optometrist |
| Physician |
| Science Education |
| Science Museum Curation |
| Wildlife Conservation |
Curriculum & Outcomes
Associate of Science Degree
The Biology Program is designed to give students a diverse background in the biological sciences. The goal of the program is to provide students with knowledge in the biological sciences, chemistry, mathematics, and general education electives, and students are offered the choice of three Biology tracks:
- Biochemical & Molecular Biology
- Wildlife & Conservation Biology
- Pre-Professional Program
Program Outcomes
- Apply fundamental concepts in the biological sciences.
- Synthesize biological information with relevant ideas, observations and hypotheses.
- Apply the scientific method to research biologically relevant questions.
- Communicate scientific knowledge by using a variety of modalities.
- Demonstrate safe and effective laboratory skills.
- Apply critical thinking to make logical inferences and conclusions within biology.
Scholarships
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Financial Aid
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Faculty
Sheridan College’s dedicated and approachable instructors will guide you through inquiry-based instruction and hands-on learning with small class sizes on a thriving college campus environment. Students also benefit from real-world internships and research opportunities through collaborations with our supportive clinical partners, government agencies, and local non-profits.
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