FACULTY-GUIDED RESEARCH
Take part in the work of discovery.
Explore research opportunities with faculty, including projects in regenerative medicine.
Meet a researcherUNDERGRADUATE · ON CAMPUS
Biology
Discover life.
Deepen your purpose.
Study the living world with a scientist’s curiosity and a faith that sees meaning in every discovery.
Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science · Steubenville, Ohio
FAITH MEETS DISCOVERY
Your questions belong here.
SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR FUTURE. SERIOUS ABOUT YOUR FAITH.
A world to explore.
A calling to discover.
Build your understanding of life—and consider how you will use it to serve.
Explore biology through research, field experiences, and a Catholic understanding of the human person. Choose a direction that fits your interests: pre-medicine, research, environmental science, pre-health, or general biology.
At Franciscan, academic preparation and personal formation belong together. Bring your curiosity, your ambition, and your questions about what comes next.
Explore your academic pathDEGREE OPTIONSBA & BS
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTOn campus
ACADEMIC HOMEBiologyMeet the department ↗
BUILD ON YOUR INTERESTSBioinformaticsExplore the certificate ↗
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Go beyond the textbook.
Ask a better question. Test an idea.
See where hands-on learning takes you.
Put science into practice.
Explore hands-on training through the Franciscan Institute for Science and Health.
Explore FISHConnect learning and service.
Learn about global health experiences through the Franciscan Institute for World Health.
Explore global healthBring your own questions.
Talk with the department about research interests, current projects, and how students get involved.
Connect with biologyResearch and experiential opportunities vary by project, prerequisites, availability, and selection requirements. Ask the department about current options.
WHO WILL INVEST IN YOU
Professors who expect more.
And invest more.
Dr. Dan Kuebler Professor of Biology
His published faculty profile describes undergraduate research on adult stem cells and regenerative approaches to osteoarthritis—from cell isolation to studies of cell growth and gene expression.
A concrete example of faculty-guided work. Contact the department about current projects and participation.
Explore his researchHOW FAITH SHAPES YOUR FIELD
Study life with wonder.
Approach it with reverence.
What does it mean to serve the human person through science? At Franciscan, that question belongs alongside the questions you bring to the lab.
A Catholic education invites you to consider the purpose and responsibility of your work as you develop the knowledge to do it well.
Explore biology at FranciscanWHERE IT CAN LEAD
Prepare for your next chapter.
Consider the possibilities.
Then start building your path.
Keep asking bigger questions.
Explore graduate and professional study in biology, medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, or veterinary medicine.
Explore pre-professional pathways ↗Put your knowledge to work.
Consider directions in research, environmental science, laboratory work, or science education.
Some careers require additional education, certification, or licensure. These are possible paths, not placement results.
Connect with Career Services ↗APPROVED BIOLOGY OUTCOME STORY NEEDED
What they did. Who helped. What followed.
Insert a verified biology graduate’s name, graduation year, experience, mentor, and dated destination. The legacy page currently features unrelated engineering and mathematics alumni. Its 70% research and 90% medical-school figures have no visible cohort or reporting period; they are withheld from this prototype’s featured proof pending verification.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Make room for
your interests.
Start with the academic catalog for official degree requirements. Bring your goals to a conversation with Admissions and the biology department.
View biology requirementsSTART A CONVERSATION
Talk about your interests You don’t need every answer yet.
Ask how the BA and BS options connect with your interests, and what experiences might help you explore them.
An exploration guide, not an academic plan. Refer to the catalog and your advisor for requirements.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Find it at Franciscan.
Meet the people. Explore the campus.
Imagine the questions you’ll ask here.
Let’s make your next step clearer.
How do I apply?
Start with undergraduate admissions for requirements and the application process.
Undergraduate admissions ↗Start your application ↗What will it cost?
Explore tuition, financial aid, and scholarship options with your family. Ask Admissions for help understanding your individual situation.
Tuition and financial aid ↗Scholarships ↗What if I’m transferring?
Review the transfer process and ask how your previous courses may apply to your degree.
Steps to transfer ↗Where can my family find support?
Explore academic support, campus life, and campus safety together.
Academic resources ↗Student life ↗Campus safety ↗