Compliment your major and stand out to employers with a solid foundation in biology. You’ll be uniquely qualified for your future career by exploring advanced biology topics through elective courses of your choice—from neurobiology to genetics.

The School of Humanities and Sciences offers diverse well-rounded degree programs to prepare critical thinkers to make a difference in the world for Christ.

Hands-on, practical training in laboratory and research techniques.

Direct access to and training on start-of-the-art instrumentation.

Study living organisms through a rigorous curriculum with core biological topics

Explore your faith in relation to the scientific community and natural world

To ensure each incoming student is prepared to succeed at APU, it is recommended that all applicants to the university meet the following minimums. Meeting the minimums set forth does not guarantee admission, but does guarantee that an applicant will be given full consideration.

3.0+ (to be considered for regular admission)

2.5-2.99 (to be considered for conditional admission)

2.2+ (to be considered for regular admission)

Admissions Option 2

Choose 6 units of electives from the following; these may not include units used to fulfill requirements of the student’s major.

Curriculum

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Students who successfully complete this program shall be able to:

Demonstrate a broad knowledge base in the field of biology.

Effectively communicate scientific ideas and research orally.

Effectively communicate scientific ideas and research in writing.

Demonstrate proficiency in problem solving and applying the scientific method to scientific questions.

Demonstrate laboratory skills and techniques.

Demonstrate knowledge of relevant laboratory instrumentation.

Express a Christian worldview that integrates faith with their biology vocation.

Program Outcome

Master

Natural Sciences

Biology

Azusa Pacific University is a comprehensive Christian university located 20+ miles northeast of Los Angeles, California, that offers more than 150-degree options from bachelor to doctorate. A leader in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities, APU is committed to excellence in higher education. Offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs on campus, online, and at seven regional locations across Southern California, APU continues to be recognised annually as one of America’s Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

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