Biology Transfer Pathway

With a degree in Biology from SCTCC, there are several career choices you can pick from. From biology technician, genetics, education, to biochemistry, there is bound to be a profession that is right for you. 

Graduates from our Biology program have worked in medical and health related fields like pharmaceuticals, research sciences, biochemistry, dietitians, and medical doctors. 

Students can even work as nature and conservation specialists, zoologists, science illustrators, wildlife biologist, and water quality technicians. With so many career choices, our students are guaranteed to find the right career path for them. 

Potential Employers

Potential employers for our Biology graduates have opportunities to work with medical equipment manufacturers or even in the health field itself. We teach students the skills required to succeed with potential future employers. 

Quick Glance 

• Biology Technician 
• Medical & Health Fields 
• Genetics 
• Education 
• Biochemistry 
• Pharmaceuticals 
• Nature/Conservation 
• Zoology 
• Research Sciences 
• Biochemist 
• Dietitian 
• Medical Doctor 
• Science Illustrator 
• Water Quality Technician 
• Wildlife Biologist 
   

Potential Employers 

• Medical equipment manufacturers 
• Health Field 

At SCTCC, we have designed our Biology program to seamlessly transfer to any Biology bachelor’s degree program for any one of the seven Minnesota State universities. You can choose to attend Bemidji State University, Metropolitan State University, Minnesota State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University, Moorhead, St. Cloud State University, Southwest Minnesota State University, or Winona State University. With your basics covered from SCTCC, you are bound to succeed in any program you choose to move onto. 

There are three requirements for a successful transfer to a program of your choice. First a student needs a minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above. Second, students need a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at SCTCC in courses numbered 1000 or above. Finally, students need a minimum of 20 semester credits applied toward the degree that must be taken from SCTCC. 

Requirements for transfer:

1. A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above. 
2. A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 at SCTCC in courses numbered 1000 or above. 
3. A minimum of 20 semester credits applied toward the degree must be taken from SCTCC. 

Joining clubs is a great way to get connected with other students, get involved, discover new interests, share common interests, and have fun at SCTCC. It’s also great for fostering friendships, building confidence and self-esteem, and developing interpersonal and leadership skills. Being involved in extra-curricular activities can add depth to your resume and can help open doors for your future. 

Many of SCTCC's student clubs are directly tied to our academic programs. They can give you "real-world" experiences and make learning easier and more fun. To top it all off, studies show that students who are more involved in campus activities and more engaged in the campus community do better academically. 

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