About Biology
Biology, science of life: the science that deals with all forms of life, including their classification, physiology, chemistry, and interactions.
At Green River College you may begin your studies by taking courses that prepare you to be "major ready" and transfer to a university. While you are taking your major prerequisites within your transfer degree, you can focus your distribution choices and elective credits toward meeting your educational goals and area of study.
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Associate in Biology, DTA/MRP
Encompasses general education courses required of first and second-year students and
is intended to prepare students planning to transfer to a university in Biology. Give
students the broad background needed before beginning more specialized, upper-division
courses.
Length of Program: Minimum 90 Credits
Average Salary: $82,954
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Associate in Science Transfer Track 1 Biology
Emphasizes research methods, data collection and analysis, the scientific method,
and research. Curriculum relies upon an inquiry-driven approach and prepares students
for transfer into four-year institutions and careers in biotechnology, medicine, microbiology,
zoology, wildlife, botany, and education.
Average Salary: $82,954
Location: Main Campus, Kent Campus, In-person, Hybrid, Online
Career Outlook
Sample Careers:
- Biologist
- Medical Doctor
- Veterinarian
- Medical & Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- General Dentistry
- Professor
- Ecologist
- Geneticist
Use the Career and Program Explorer below to explore more details about the occupations.