Biology's hardest questions cross every sub-discipline at once. Florida Southern's BS in Integrative Biology connects genetics, ecology, evolution, and organismal biology in a flexible curriculum to prepare you for multiple career paths.
Described as a science for the 21st century, Integrative Biology is an interdisciplinary major that merges principles from genetics, ecology, and evolution to understand and explore the complexity of life on Earth.
Florida Southern College's BS in Integrative Biology is a broad, highly flexible program of study that allows students to explore how the many sub-disciplines of biology are interconnected to solve today's most complex issues; from preventing infectious outbreaks to finding cures for cancer. You will become well-versed in the language of biology and well prepared to pursue graduate degrees, obtain research positions in government or private industry, and enter a wide array of biology-specific and adjacent careers.
Dive into evolution, ecology, animal behavior, sensory biology, genomics, plant sciences, and more. Develop the quantitative skills, data analysis, biostatistics, applied calculus, and computer science—that are essential tools for careers in integrative biology fields. Conduct original research, with the opportunity to publish and present your findings at regional and national conferences.
All freshman applicants to Florida Southern Colleges full-time degree programs must submit the following information:
Applying to Florida Southern as a transfer student is easy. Submit:
If transferring fewer than 24 credits, also include your official high school transcript and SAT/ACT scores.
Learn More about transfer admissionsFSC's Integrative Biology curriculum is highly flexible, allowing each student to tailor their course of study to their particular academic and career goals while building a broad, well-rounded foundation across biological sub-disciplines.
Core areas of study span evolution, ecology, animal behavior, genomics, plant sciences, microbiology, and other related fields. Students also develop critical backgrounds in mathematics and quantitative analysis through coursework in biostatistics, applied calculus, and computer science—the tools needed to parse and present findings in graduate school and professional research settings.
Core areas of study include:
Integrative Biology students at FSC are part of a community of researchers and problem solvers connected to the broader scientific world. Get involved with:
FSC's Integrative Biology program is part of the Tiny Earth Network, a platform that teaches biology students to research and discover new antibiotic sources from soil samples collected in their own communities. Finding new and effective antibiotics is one of the most pressing global health challenges of our century, and FSC students are contributing to that search from their very first years on campus.
Armed with critical thinking, data analysis skills, and the ability to design and carry out experiments, FSC Integrative Biology graduates are ready for a wide array of biologically oriented careers. Within six months of graduating, 99% of FSC students are employed or in graduate school.
FSC's rigorous curriculum, original research opportunities, and faculty mentorship make Integrative Biology graduates competitive candidates for graduate programs in biology, ecology, genomics, and related fields. Students arrive at graduate school already familiar with lab equipment, field techniques and computer skills that many peers encounter for the first time.
Federal and state agencies including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Environmental Protection Agency depend on broadly trained biologists who can think across disciplines. FSC's broad-based curriculum and quantitative skills training prepare graduates for research and management roles in these institutions.
Biotechnology companies and private research institutions need scientists who can design experiments, analyze data, and communicate findings. FSC's hands-on research experience and technology training prepare graduates to step into these roles with confidence.
From resource management and conservation to science education and environmental journalism, Integrative Biology graduates bring the scientific literacy and communication skills needed to connect biological research with the broader public.
From hands-on lab work and field studies to designing their own research projects, students engage in science, and present their findings at the annual on-campus poster competition and at national and international scientific conferences.
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The most pressing challenges of our century, from antibiotic resistance to climate change, need scientists who can think across disciplines. Take your next step toward a BS in Integrative Biology at Florida Southern College.
