4+1 Degree in Biological Sciences
Combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science Degrees
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Biological Sciences 4+1 Degree Program Overview
Purdue University Northwest’s combined bachelor’s and master’s degree program in biological sciences allows qualified students to earn both a BS and MS in a five-year window. Jumpstart your career goals and prepare for future success with this accelerated program!
Department of Biological Sciences
Whether you plan on entering a professional school, Ph.D. program or today’s job market, our dedicated and accomplished faculty are committed to your preparation for future success in research and education.
Biological Sciences 4+1 Highlights
The combined Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in the biological sciences 4+1 program offers:
- The opportunity to complete both degrees in five years
- A wide variety of upper-level undergraduate and graduate course offerings
- Small class sizes
- Faculty-supervised research opportunities
- Teaching assistant positions
Biological Sciences 4+1 Outcomes
As a graduate of this program, you’ll develop in-depth knowledge in biological sciences as well as critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills that will enhance your career opportunities in the field.
Biological Sciences 4+1 Employers
Graduates of this program are employed in organizations like:
- Hospitals
- University research laboratories
- Food testing laboratories
- National Park Service
Biological Sciences 4+1 Beyond the Classroom
We know that learning happens everywhere, so we encourage you to supplement your studies through research, internships, and volunteering in the community.
Biological Sciences 4+1 Career Paths
This degree prepares you for professional and Ph.D. programs and a number of careers in the field, including:
- Biology instructor
- Research scientist
- Field ecologist
- Natural science manager
Biological Sciences 4+1 Scholarships
There are multiple scholarships available to students in this program, including:
- Biology Scholarship
- Donald Clark Memorial Scholarship
- Robert G. Husted, M.D. Scholarship
- Undergraduate and graduate teaching assistantships
Meet the Faculty
Department Chair, Biological Sciences
Research in my lab addresses questions related to the evolution of behavior. Specifically, I combine both laboratory and field experiments to test hypotheses related to how the social environment influences life history evolution.
Nils K. Nelson Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
Scott Bates is currently an assistant professor on PNW’s Westville campus, whose foci include bioinformatics, microbial ecology, microbiology and mycology. His research seeks to harness the power of modern molecular methods to broadly investigate how assemblages of microbes function in their environment.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and Graduate Program Coordinator
Radmila Stanic is an associate professor of biological sciences and the graduate program coordinator. Her research and teaching focus on cellular physiology, animal physiology and molecular biology.
Earn a Combined Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Biological Sciences at PNW
Purdue University Northwest’s biological sciences 4+1 degree program prepares you for the job market, doctoral work or professional school in just five years.
Our graduate studies staff is ready to help you take the next step! Contact us at (219) 989-2257 or grad@pnw.edu to see how PNW can meet your needs.
