Biology

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Gregory J. Cole, Chair
Telephone: (919) 530-6034
Fax: (919) 530-7773
Email: gcole@nccu.edu

The undergraduate courses in the Department of Biology are designed to provide a basic program for the training and development of prospective biologists, including students interested in careers in fundamental research, biotechnology, and teaching as well as those planning to enter such applied fields as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, laboratory technology, conservation, industry, and environmentally related fields. The general Biology program provides as a part of the liberal arts program the opportunity for students to acquire a broad knowledge of biology and an appreciation of the biological sciences.

Requirements for a Second Baccalaureate Degree

The Biology Department offers a program of study for a second degree in Biology to those students possessing a prior baccalaureate degree. A minimum of 30 semester hours must be earned in the second-degree program.  Since cases may be different, prospective candidates for the second degree should contact the departmental chairperson at (919) 530-6034 for information about the program requirements.

Biology, Concentration in Secondary Education (Is being phased out)

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