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Biological Sciences

Oakwood University

Bachelor's Degree

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Biology remains the major of choice for students who desire to become medical doctors. However, biology, the study of living things, is a science that encompasses many specialties and opportunities for rewarding careers. Modern biology pursues the quest for a full understanding, at the molecular level, of the basic mechanisms underlying life processes, while also concerning itself with current social issues related to human health, behavior, overpopulation, and the impact made on the earth’s ...

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  • Huntsville, Alabama

    7000 Adventist Blvd NW, Huntsville, Alabama, 35896

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingActive ListeningScienceActive LearningWritingSpeakingMonitoring

Knowledge

BiologyEnglish LanguageMathematicsComputers and ElectronicsChemistry

Abilities

Oral ComprehensionInductive ReasoningNear VisionOral ExpressionInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningProblem SensitivityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

  • Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and
  • Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to
  • Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research perso

Technology

Document management softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareOffice suite softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Aerobic growth chambersAgitatorsAmino acid analyzersAnaerobic growth chambersAnalytical balancesAutoclavesAutomated cell countersAutomated microplate ELISA readersAutomated tissue/slide stainersAutomatic pipettersBalancesBioanalyzersBiological containment hoodsCentrifugesConductivity meters

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AchievementSupportWorking ConditionsIndependenceRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOCOccupationMethodWageGrowthOpenings
Match confidence: medium19-4021.00Biological Technicianstitle_inference$52,000 median$81,990 top+3.51%290
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Bachelor's Degree)

  • End-to-end workflow ownership (NGS, flow cytometry, complex animal studies) — lead within a research lab.
  • Method validation and SOP authoring — produce for the lab's recurring techniques.
  • Lab safety officer or biosafety designee — serve with documented institutional responsibilities.
  • Quality and reproducibility audits — conduct across recurring assays and projects.
  • Senior technicians and rotation students — supervise across a small team.
  • Procurement, capital-equipment specs, and vendor management — lead with scientist input.
  • Manuscript-grade data packages — prepare with figures and methods sections.
  • Cross-lab method transfers and core-facility liaison — manage with documented hand-offs.
  • IACUC and IBC protocol amendments — author with PI sign-off.
  • Continuous-improvement programs — lead with measurable outcomes.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

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Completion Rate
9%
Placement Rate
4%