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Program Overview

Biology Transfer Pathway

Campus

  • H Hibbing
  • I Itasca
  • MV Mesabi Range – Virginia
  • RR Rainy River
  • V Vermilion
60
Credits
AS Degree

Program Overview

The Biology Transfer Pathway provides students with a broad introduction to the biological sciences. In the first year, students complete a 2-semester general biology course sequence that is inquiry based with hands-on laboratory work. The second year of the transfer pathway allows students to explore specific topics such as genetics, ecology, and microbiology in greater depth. This pathway prepares students to continue into a variety of fields such as professional healthcare, pharmacy, environmental science, bioengineering, and many more. 

Students celebrating graduation.
$85K
Median annual salary for jobs in microbiology
7%
Projected job growth in the next decade
85K
Number of jobs in environmental science

Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics (microbiology), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (environmental science)

Reasons to Attend Minnesota North

Instructors who know your name.

Students in this program enjoy smaller class sizes and instructors who know their name and are invested in their success.

Seamless transfers.

As a Transfer Pathway program, the Biology A.S. degree transfers seamlessly to Minnesota State universities.