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Ben '11
"Christ is truly at the center of everything I do, and Montreat played a huge role in developing that for me."
Program of study:
Biology
Why Biology?
Montreat College's biology major offers a unique Christ-centered approach with small, intimate classes and highly accessible faculty. Students work directly with faculty to develop research projects and career opportunities aligned with their goals and benefit from connections with organizations like the Au Sable Environmental Institute and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. The program's flexibility allows for individualization, offering concentrations like Pre-Professional Biology, Applied Biochemical Technology, Environmental Biology, Integrated Preparation for ABSN, and Special Emphasis, ensuring a tailored education for every student.
Career Opportunities
- Botanist
- Biochemist
- Marine Biologist
Concentrations
Applied Biochemical Technology
Make a real-world impact through cutting-edge research.
The Applied Biochemistry Technology track offers a personalized exploration of biological and chemical technologies tailored to each student’s interests. Students design and develop a research project that addresses a significant global issue, making a meaningful contribution to the field.
Unique to our biology program, student-led research begins in the sophomore year and is integrated into multiple courses through the senior year. This broad-based, in-depth research experience sets our biology students apart. Those focusing on technology can expand their research within the technology track, making substantial contributions to the field of responsible biochemical technologies.
Environmental Biology
Protect the planet and explore the natural world.
The Environmental Biology concentration provides a diverse selection of courses that prepare students for careers in biology, ecology, field research, and related fields. This concentration also equips students for graduate studies in disciplines such as biology, ecology, and botany.
Set in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, adjacent to the Pisgah National Forest, Montreat College is adept at immersing the student into the subject matter. In addition, the environmental biology track ensures a well-tailored education for any student.
Integrated Preparation for Accelerated BSN (Pre-Nursing)
Prepare for a compassionate career in nursing.
The Integrated Preparation track is a tailored program that provides students with direct entry into an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program after earning their biology degree at Montreat College. This concentration integrates the prerequisite courses required by most ABSN or second-degree nursing programs nationwide.
Students can customize their biology concentration to match the specific admission requirements of the ABSN program they wish to pursue, accommodating the slight variations in prerequisites across different schools. Most ABSN programs require a 12-month period to complete a second undergraduate degree, but Montreat College incorporates these prerequisites into the biology major, allowing students to enroll in an ABSN program immediately after graduation.
Some Pre-Nursing track courses, specific to a student’s chosen ABSN program, may be taken at community colleges or online through other institutions. Approval of these elective courses is done in consultation with a Montreat College faculty advisor, based on the student’s research into ABSN program admission requirements.
Pre-Professional
Build a strong foundation for your next step in healthcare of biological sciences.
The Pre-Professional concentration offers a diverse selection of courses designed to prepare students for entry into biological and related graduate programs, as well as professional schools, including medical, veterinary, and dental programs.
Set in the Southern Appalachian Mountains, adjacent to the Pisgah National Forest, Montreat College is adept at immersing the student into the subject matter. In addition, the environmental biology track ensures a well-tailored education for any student.
Pre-Veterinarian
Pursue your passion for animal care.
Montreat College’s Pre-Veterinarian program provides students with a comprehensive foundation in biological sciences, preparing them for veterinary school and related graduate programs. The curriculum includes targeted coursework and hands-on experiences that meet prerequisites and enhance application competitiveness for veterinary school.
Concentration electives are selected in consultation with an academic advisor, tailored to align with the student’s professional school application. While the concentration is part of the major declaration, it can be adjusted up until the final stages of graduation preparation.
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Why Montreat?
Whether you’re finishing high school or transferring from another institution, where you go to college is a big decision, and we believe that Montreat College is the perfect place for you to grow, learn, and thrive. Our vibrant campus at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, our dedicated faculty, rigorous academic programs, and our talented student body create a unique and inspiring environment where you can develop a clear sense of identity and affirm your sense of purpose to honor God and serve others.
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Thrive Center
The Thrive Center supports you in your academic career by helping you improve your study skills, manage your time, learn strategies to complete class projects. You can meet with peer tutors at the Writing Center or the Math Center.
It also supports you beyond your academic career with resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, and finding a job.
It also supports you beyond your academic career with resources for finding your calling, researching careers, finding internships, building your resume, applying to graduate school, and finding a job.
Start your success story at Montreat.
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"Most of my students engage in original research. In most undergraduate institutions, you don’t get to do much original research unless you’re top of the class. Our program here gets students field experience from day one. That’s an edge when it comes to finding jobs."