{"id":12080,"date":"2024-09-16T15:52:23","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T20:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/?page_id=12080"},"modified":"2024-09-16T15:52:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T20:52:24","slug":"programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/biology-department\/programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Biology Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Undergraduate Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biology Majors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these options leads to a BS degree and allows for many career opportunities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3121\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Allied Health<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>The Allied Health major will prepare you for a job in the healthcare industry or graduate programs related to medicine and healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3119\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Cell &amp; Molecular<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Whether you want to pursue an advanced degree or are interested in doing research and lab work, the Cell &amp; Molecular Biology major opens up several options. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3126\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Ecology<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>If you want a degree where the lab and the outdoors is one of your primary classrooms, the Ecology major might be for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3444\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Biology-Environmental Science<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>As an Environmental Science major, you will learn how the natural world interacts through a variety of sciences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2908\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Biology-Life Science (Teaching)<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>A degree in Biology-Life Science (Teaching) is perfect for those who want to teach students in grades 9-12.<\/p>\n<p>This program is offered in cooperation with the College of Education. Students will take Biology classes and classes required for the Teacher Education Licensure Program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4147\" class=\"feature-block feature-block--33 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Radiography<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>You can become a certified radiographer through our Radiography major with Mayo Clinic.<\/p>\n<p>Through this program, you\u2019ll learn how to work with X-ray machines, ultrasound technology, and more to produce images of the inside of the human body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Traditional Biology Degree Planning Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use these resources to help plan your course schedule:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3813\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3813\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Allied Health Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Allied-Health-Biology-Transfer-Pathway-Major-Map-2019.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.winona.edu\/biology\/Media\/Pathway-Major-Map-BS-Biology-Allied-Health.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Allied Health Transfer Pathway Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3811\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3811\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Cell &amp; Molecular Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Cell-Molecular-Biology-Transfer-Pathway-Major-Map-2019.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.winona.edu\/biology\/Media\/Pathway-Major-Map-BS-Cell-Molecular-Biology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Cell &amp; Molecular Transfer Pathway Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3815\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Ecology Major Map<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Ecology-Transfer-Pathway-Major-Map-2019.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.winona.edu\/biology\/Media\/Pathway-Major-Map-BS-Biology-Ecology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Ecology Transfer Pathway Major Map<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/3829\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Environmental Science Major Map<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Environmental-Science-Transfer-Pathway-Major-Map-2019.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www2.winona.edu\/biology\/Media\/Pathway-Major-Map-BS-Biology-Environmental.pdf\">Biology: Environmental Science Transfer Pathway Major Map<\/a>&nbsp;(PDF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4114\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4114\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Life Science Teaching Major Map<\/a> (PDF)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4153\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/4153\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology: Radiography Major Map<\/a> (PDF)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Medical Laboratory Science<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/biology-department\/programs\/medical-laboratory-science\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12083\">Medical Laboratory Science (3+1) major<\/a>\u00a0is offered in cooperation with several clinical internship sites.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This major is intended for career-minded students interested in pursuing certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientists by the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.naacls.org\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.naacls.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science<\/a> (NAACLS).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medical laboratory scientist assists the physician by providing vital quantitative information needed in diagnoses and therapeutic management of patients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employment opportunities will be in a medical laboratory setting, working with human body fluids and tissues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students majoring in other fields, our department offers a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2868\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/2868\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biology minor<\/a>,&nbsp;consisting of courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics. This minor is designed to supplement majors in all fields of study at WSU.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-Professional Sequences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Biology Department sponsors 8&nbsp;pre-professional sequences&nbsp;designed to prepare students to pursue an advanced degree at another college or university.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1838\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1838\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Dentistry<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1670\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1670\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Medicine (Allopathic and Osteopathic)<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1782\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Optometry<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1754\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1754\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Pharmacy<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1846\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1846\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Physical Therapy<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1697\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1697\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Physician Assistant<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1766\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1766\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Podiatry<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1797\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/w3.winona.edu\/DataServices\/WSUCatalog\/1797\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pre-Veterinary Medicine<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These are not degree programs (a major or minor) at WSU, but rather a curated series of courses. For example, you could choose a Biology- Allied Health major and follow a Pre-Physician Assistant course sequence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Graduate Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WSU\u2019s Biology Department offers a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.winona.edu\/academics\/colleges\/science-engineering\/biology-department\/programs\/professional-science-masters\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"12088\">Professional Science Master&#8217;s Degree (PSM)<\/a>&nbsp;in&nbsp;Applied Research and Management<strong>.<\/strong>&nbsp;This degree provides you with advanced training, greater professional mobility, and improved job security.&nbsp;<br><br>Our PSM is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An&nbsp;advanced degree for professionals and recent graduates wishing to further their careers in science-related fields<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;technical degree with emphases in composite materials engineering, geoscience, chemistry, computer science, environmental science, biology, and health, exercise and rehabilitation sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;scientific degree integrating hands-on technical and management training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An&nbsp;engaging program that allows you to earn university credits for work with a partnered employer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;graduate program&nbsp;that lets you&nbsp;work-learn-earn&nbsp;your degree while remaining employed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Careers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The field of biology is only increasing in demand. Here are just a few of the top growing professions you can pursue with a biology degree.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"feature-grid feature-grid--light\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/clinical-laboratory-technologists-and-technicians.htm \" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Medical Laboratory Specialist<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the clinical laboratory setting is expected to grow by over faster than average in the next decade.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/biological-technicians.htm \" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Biotechnology<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>Biotechnology jobs over the next decade should increase at about a 5% rate.<\/p>\n<p>WSU&#8217;s biology graduates have the knowledge and skills to successfully compete for entry positions as ecologists, microbiologists, molecular ecologists, molecular biologists, and immunologists.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm \" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Environmental Scientist<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>The US Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 6% increase in jobs for environmental scientists and specialists over 10 years, and a 3% increase in jobs for conservationists. WSU&#8217;s biology department has hosted major ecology conferences and collaborates with other countries on water ecosystems.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/medical-scientists.htm \" class=\"feature-block feature-block--50 wsu-link wsu-block\">            <div class=\"feature-block__content\">\n                <div class=\"feature-block__title\">Medical Scientist<\/div>\n                <div class=\"feature-block__description\"><p>It is estimated that there will be a 10% growth in medical scientists from 2022 to 2032. <\/p>\n<p>To meet this opportunity, the WSU Biology department has developed a program for students to perform clinical research with medical doctors at the local Winona Health Hospital. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    <div class=\"panel panel--white\">\n        <div class=\"panel__container\">\n            <div class=\"panel__intro\">\n                            <div class=\"h3\">Contact the Biology Department<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n            \n\n<div class=\"wsu-block grid grid--50\">\n    <div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Biology Department \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Pasteur 220\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:biology@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email the Biology Department <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Mary Diekmann\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Office Manager\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           <p>507.457.5270<\/p>\n\n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:mdiekmann@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Mary Diekmann <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Dr. Amy Runck \n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__subtitle h4\">\n           Department Chair\n       <\/div>\n       <div class=\"contact-card__description\">\n           \n       <\/div>\n       <a class=\"wsu-link contact-card__link\" href=\"mailto:arunck@winona.edu\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"\">Email Amy Runck <\/a>\n   <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wsu-block contact-card mb-1\">\n   <div class=\"contact-card__content\">\n       <div class=\"contact-card__title h4\">\n           Social Media\n       <\/div>\n       <div 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