Biology :: Andrews University

What will you study?

Biomedical Sciences

Medical and dental schools say these courses will set you up for success!

Freshman year
- Foundations of Biology I
- Foundations of Biology II
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
Sophomore year
- Genetics
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biostatistics and Research Design
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry II
Junior year
- Systems Physiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Scientific Communication
- General Physics I
- General Physics II
Senior year
- Histology
- Developmental Biology
- Bioethics and Christian Faith
- Historical and Philosophical Biology
- General Ecology

*This is one possible schedule. General education courses not included above.

Biological Sciences

Our world is fascinating and diverse. Join us to explore God's second book!

Freshman year
- Foundations of Biology I
- Foundations of Biology II
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
Sophomore year
- Genetics
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biostatistics and Research Design
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry II
Junior year
- Vertebrate Zoology: Mammalogy
- Plant Systematics and ID
- Scientific Communication
- General Physics I
- General Physics II
Senior year
- Mathematical Modeling
- Entomology
- Bioethics and Christian Faith
- Historical and Philosophical Biology
- General Ecology

*This is one possible schedule. General education courses not included above.

Neuroscience

Some say that the human brain is one of the last frontiers of biology!

Freshman year
- Foundations of Biology I
- Foundations of Biology II
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
Sophomore year
- Genetics
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Biostatistics and Research Design
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry II
Junior year
- Neurobiology
- Animal Behavior
- Biochemistry
- Scientific Communication
- General Physics I
- General Physics II
Senior year
- Neuropsychopharmacology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Bioethics and Christian Faith
- Historical and Philosophical Biology
- General Ecology

*This is one possible schedule. General education courses not included above.

This Week in Biology: Notes from the Director

November 6, 2026: Conferences

Yesterday, our BIOL305 students presented 14 posters they had prepared on topics ranging from prion-based diseases to limb regeneration in axolotls, and plenty i…

October 30, 2026: Student Missions

There’s nothing quite like a paper map. Some would say they are inconvenient, wrinkly, too large. I think they are beautiful. I have a world map on the wal…

October 23, 2026: Of Mice and Manatees

Quiz question! What do the above two animals have in common?

Yes, they are both somewhat round. But that’s not it.

Yes, they bo…

Why study Biology at Andrews

Our mission is to provide a transformational education for a diverse student population in the context of a Seventh-day Adventist Christian worldview. We are committed to helping our students become capable scientists and professionals. In fact, here at Andrews Biology you can find a small-college atmosphere with many aspects of the big-university experience. Learn more about us here!

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