Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology - Medical Laboratory Science] From Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future. Students and faculty alike come here to engage in the rich "Southwest Experience," which starts with strong academics, fulfilling social opportunities and support from fellow Mustangs. We invite you to visit SMSU and to experience for yourself all that it has to offer.

The Biology Program offers a selection of courses that allows students to develop scientific competency in diverse biological topics, develop critical thinking skills, and improve students' understanding and appreciation for current biological issues and their relevance to society and the environment. Furthermore,?research experiences?are embedded into the curriculum so that all students get the opportunity? to perform independent research projects.

The Science department also plays a major role in advising and teaching students in?pre-professional programs, including those in pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry, and other health care-related areas.

Our newly remodeled laboratories provide an excellent environment for doing science. In addition, all teaching Biology faculty have doctorates in their field of study.