Biology Degree at King's
Uncovering the intricate and wide-ranging relationships between organisms and their environments is at the heart of studying biology. At King’s, the biology program guides you to a deeper understanding of the complexity of life, in all its forms, so that you will become a better steward of creation.
Through laboratory experience and hands-on research in the field, students in the biology program study wild and wonderful creatures in their natural habitats, and gain insight into the mechanisms of human health and genetics. Biology students at King’s conduct research in the Rocky Mountains, analyze DNA in our biochemistry lab, and study plant life in our campus greenhouse. From human anatomy to molecular biology, King’s biology program digs deep into the inner workings of life in God’s creation.
Biology Program Highlights
- Use advanced lab equipment from the beginning of your program
- Conduct research in the university's laboratory facilities and field research throughout the greater Edmonton area
- Learn applied skills through courses in human, animal and ecological biology
- Work in close proximity with your professors as you explore the origin, growth, reproduction, structure, function and interrelationships of living organisms
- Discover connections between creation and human stewardship and why these relationships are so important
- Participate in a study abroad opportunity through the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies with field stations across North America
Off-Campus Study
Enhance your study of biology by choosing to participate in an amazing off-campus study opportunity. These invaluable experiences offer internship placements, cross-cultural opportunities, fantastic work experience and more. Take a look at partner organizations you could get involved with as a biology student at King's.
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
With five campuses located around the world – Tiruchirappalli, India; Great Lakes in northern Michigan; Vera Blanca, Costa Rica; Pacific Rim Institute, Whidbey Island; and Chicago, Illinois – the Au Sable institute is dedicated to inspiring and educating people to serve, protect and restore God's earth.
Creation Care Study Program (CCSP) - New Zealand
This academically rigorous and spiritually transformative semester is offered through CCSP. The program involves studying God and nature, New Zealand's on-shore and off-shore ecosystems, and sustainable community development with a view to taking care of creation.
Creation Care Study Program (CCSP) - Belize
Home to one of the most diverse environments in the world, the CCSP program in Belize will expose you to vast swaths of unspoiled tropical rain forest. As the only English-speaking nation in the Caribbean, students have a unique opportunity to engage with local cultural groups and organizations that call this amazing tropical ecosystem home without language barriers.
Biology Program Options
Available as a major
- 4-year Bachelor of Science
Available as a concentration
- 3-year Bachelor of Science
- 4-year Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Science
- 4-year Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies
- 4-year Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies
- 3-year Bachelor of Arts
Available as a minor
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Dr. Robert Greidanus, Medical Missionary and Family Physician
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