{"id":26588,"date":"2023-05-23T14:09:19","date_gmt":"2023-05-23T18:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/?page_id=26588"},"modified":"2023-08-01T11:15:45","modified_gmt":"2023-08-01T15:15:45","slug":"bachelor-of-arts-in-biology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics\/undergraduate-programs\/bachelor-of-arts-in-biology\/","title":{"rendered":"Bachelor of Arts in Biology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Understand the Intersection of Science with Business, Politics, or Humanities<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore the molecular and cellular activity of living organisms with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Marymount University. You\u2019ll gain a solid foundation in genetics, microbiology, chemistry, and physics to prepare for a variety of rewarding careers or an advanced degree. Students can further customize their experience through elective courses in advanced sciences, politics, business, or ethics to meet their interests and career goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Marymount offers both <strong>Bachelor of Arts<\/strong> and <strong>Bachelor of Science<\/strong> degrees in Biology. The B.A. in Biology\u00a0combines foundational science classes with elective courses in politics, business, or philosophy. These degrees prepare students for careers focused on science policy, ethics, entrepreneurship, or secondary education. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/marymount.edu\/academics\/college-of-sciences-and-humanities\/school-of-natural-sciences-and-mathematics\/undergraduate-programs\/biology-b-s-b-a\/\">here<\/a> for info on the B.S. in Biology.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Undergraduate research<\/b><b><br \/>\n<\/b>A Marymount-based education in Biology focuses on undergraduate research. Students work one-on-one with faculty in the lab and participate in meaningful research that is often published or presented at national or international conferences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Experiential internships<br \/>\n<\/b>Our Biology students participate in exciting and relevant internships in the Metro D.C. area. These include the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/\">National Institutes of Health<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.edu\/\">Smithsonian<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ecrinstitute.com\/\">Emerson Clinical Research Institute<\/a>, local medical facilities like\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vhchealth.org\/\">Virginia Hospital Center<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inova.org\/locations\/inova-fairfax-medical-campus\">Inova Fairfax<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonfreeclinic.org\/\">Arlington Free Clinic<\/a>, and even political organizations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Service to the community<br \/>\n<\/b>Service is a hallmark of a Marymount education. Biology students and faculty give back both locally and globally \u2014 examples include partnering with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/enablingthefuture.org\/\">e-NABLE<\/a>\u00a0to provide cost-effective, 3D-printed artificial limbs to those in need, serving those who are food insecure in Arlington County through an on-campus community garden, and working with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hawksbillhope.org\/\">Hawksbill Hope<\/a>\u00a0on its volunteer work in Gales Point, Belize.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scholarships<\/b> <b><br \/>\n<\/b>Students who demonstrate financial need can apply for STEM scholarships of up to $40,000 across 4 years. These scholarships are made possible by funding from the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsf.gov\/\">National Science Foundation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understand the Intersection of Science with Business, Politics, or Humanities Explore the molecular and cellular activity of living organisms with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Marymount University. You\u2019ll gain a solid foundation in genetics, microbiology, chemistry, and physics to prepare for a variety of rewarding careers or an advanced degree. 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