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Biology degrees
Earn a biology degree from SAU
Learn to think like a scientist. A strong foundation in the life sciences can prepare you for a variety of healthcare and conservation careers. Pursue a path of hands-on exploration, develop an inquisitive mind and impact the living world around you.
What is a biology degree?
Biology majors prepare you for various positions or post-graduate work. Develop critical thinking skills, design experiments and analyze data to understand the living world: how it works, how it's harmed, and modern approaches to healing and restoration.
Find your biology program
We have a strong curriculum to give you opportunities that support your career goals.
Reduce your tuition by up to $24k
St. Ambrose University recognizes and rewards students for their academic performance. Students are awarded scholarships based on their GPA.
Why earn a degree in biology from SAU?
A biology degree from St. Ambrose University opens doors for a range of potential careers. Our real-world experiences and industry-aligned curriculum are personalized for each student, allowing you to achieve your educational and career goals.
Tailored programs
With roughly 150 biology majors, including pre-professional programs, we can customize learning to meet your career goals.
Advanced opportunities
Develop your anatomy and physiology skills in our cadaver dissection-based lab. It is a rarity in Iowa to offer this opportunity early in your undergrad career.
Real-world experience
As early as the first semester, students can study at Nahant Marsh, one of the few remaining urban wetlands along the Mississippi River.
Industry-aligned curriculum
Our curriculum is designed to align with the expectations of employers in each respective field.
Achieve your potential
"St. Ambrose's cadaver lab was a huge draw for me. I was in a 16-student lab where I was able to work directly with cadavers and participate in the dissection. Most students don't get this experience until graduate school, so this was a big plus."
William Nemechek '25, BS in Biology
"The biology faculty at SAU helped me pursue my dream of going to medical school and see it through to its full potential. They believed in me and encouraged me throughout the entire process. They helped me find the right resources and ensured I was staying on the path to get there.”
Kristina (Shelman) Rossmiller ‘20, BS in Biology
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April Discovery Day
Get a glimpse into life as a Fighting Bee during Spring Discovery Day
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From Iowa to the Ruby Mountains: How St. Ambrose helped Hannah Reynolds ’23 find her calling
An SAU education helped biology major Hannah Reynolds '23 find and pursue her calling.
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Celebrating faith and reason: St. Ambrose blesses anatomy lab
St. Ambrose University students, faculty and staff gathered in the lower-level hallway of Lewis Hall for a first blessing of the campus anatomy lab.
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Become who you are meant to be
With more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs, there’s something for everyone at St. Ambrose University. Explore our programs to find your place at SAU.
