Advisor

There's more than one way to get a biology degree at ETSU. As a matter of fact, there are four.

All four biology concentrations share a common core that includes 2 years of biology classes, a year of general chemistry, a year of physics, two math courses, a general education core, and a diverse array of guided electives at the junior and senior level. From there, the paths diverge.

For information on suggested courses based on your career interests visit the Biological Career Pathways page.

Summary of Concentrations

• Biology Concentration

  The standard concentration, also the most popular, includes a core in the natural sciences and mathematics to prepare you for a broad range of specialized upper level classes. These electives give you the freedom to tailor your degree for any number of careers in biology or for graduate and/or professional school application.

  

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• Interdisciplinary Biology Concentration

  The standard concentration with a minor allows you to adopt a secondary area of study by replacing 14 hours of upper-level biology courses with a minor program of study.

  
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• Biochemistry Concentration

  The biochemistry concentration focuses in on molecular and cellular biology courses and, like the standard concentration, does not require the completion of a minor.

  
  
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• Biomedical Sciences Concentration

  The Department of Biological Sciences offers a major in biology leading to the Bachelor of Science degree. The major is designed for students who plan to enter such professions as biology, biochemistry, science education, medicine, veterinary medicine, agriculture, conservation, and industry. Some of our courses may be appropriate for students in other fields of study who desire to acquaint themselves with the phenomena of living organisms. The department offers the Master of Science in biology, and participates in the PhD in Biomedical Sciences through the Quillen College of Medicine. Further information on graduate programs is contained in the Graduate Catalog.

  Biomedical Sciences Concentration

• Secondary Education Concentration

  The secondary education concentration includes a minor in secondary ed and prepares students for licensure to teach 7-12 grades.

  All students pursuing the secondary education concentration must also be advised in the College of Education to prepare for boarding and licensure. Please contact Joel Tramel to schedule an advisement meeting.

  
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Advisement for biology majors

Last Names A - M
Liz Thomas-Joseph
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Last Names N - Z
Ashley Dickson
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Students pursuing admission to a professional school in the health care field:
If you are planning to apply to medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, or a similar program, you will also meet with an MPA advisor to help you prepare for your entrance exam and application. Call our main office at 423-439-5602 to be referred to the appropriate advisor for your program.