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Why study Biology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ?

If it walks, crawls, swims, eats, or photosynthesizes you can learn about it at Â鶹ÊÓƵ. The University Parallel degree with an emphasis in Biology prepares you for transfer to a university and is a Tennessee Transfer Pathways. Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) enable you to complete your degree at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and then transfer to any Tennessee public university, and several Tennessee private universities, to complete your bachelor’s degree.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s A.S. degree will improve your communication, writing, research, and critical-thinking skills. 

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Skills

  • Research
  • Data Analysis
  • Problem Solving
  • Writing
  • Peer Review
  • Communication
  • Decision Making
  • Creativity
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Project Management

Potential Jobs and Approximate Annual Salaries

  • Wildlife Biologist for Forest Service ($38.55/hour)
  • Medical Lab Technician ($21.15/hour) 
  • Biological Science Technician ($25.60/hour)
  • Zoologist ($35.04/hour)
  • Forensic Science Technician ($25.60/hour)
  • Health Care Advisor ($20.98/hour)
  • Health Communications Specialist ($32.25/hour)
  • Therapist ($30.96/hour)
  • Biomedical Engineer ($44/hour)
  • Health Educator ($33.94/hour)
  • Environmental Scientist ($23.77/hour)
  • Pharmaceutical Sales ($36/hour)
  • Nurse Practitioner ($86.71/hour)
  • Nutritionist/Food Scientist ($24.15/hour)

(Indeed.com, Tennessee averages, 2024)

 

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