Integrative Biology
This concentration emphasizes the relationships of organisms with each other and their environment and incorporates ecology and evolutionary biology. This concentration would be a good choice for students who plan to pursue graduate degrees in such fields or who want to work as naturalists or environmental biologists.
Common Career Paths
Some of the top jobs for those with an Integrative Biology degree include biologist, biological scientist, lab technician, marine biologist, botanist, zoologist, and so much more.
Common Salary Ranges for Graduates
As mentioned above, there’s a long list of career opportunities for those with Integrative Biology degrees. But, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average annual salary for the following positions (which may require additional education) in North Carolina in 2021:
- Wildlife biologist: $66,930
- Biological technician: $52,310
- Biological science teacher (postsecondary): $81,050
- Zoologist: $66,930
Average Tuition Cost
The average cost for an incoming residential freshman to attend MU is less than $18,000 – similar to the cost of attending one of the big-box public schools, but with the enhanced value of a highly-regarded private school with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
While tuition varies, depending on a student’s financial aid package, it’s important to know that the average financial award for an incoming residential freshman at MU is more than $34,000.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
More than 97% of MU students receive some form of financial aid, with the University offering more than $24 million annually to students for scholarships. If a student is active military, family of active military, or a veteran, they may also qualify for MU’s military education benefits.
Interested in Methodist University’s Integrative Biology concentration?
If you have questions, reach out to Dr. Lauren Klabonski using the contact info at the bottom of the page. If you’re ready to apply today, click the button below!
Frequently Asked Questions
Integrative Biology emphasizes the relationships of organisms with each other and their environment and incorporates ecology and evolutionary biology. This concentration would be a good choice for students who plan to pursue graduate degrees in such fields or who want to work as naturalists or environmental biologists.
Some of the top jobs for those with an Integrative Biology degree include biologist, biological scientist, lab technician, marine biologist, botanist, zoologist, and so much more.
Major Requirements
The Biology major with a concentration in Integrative Biology consists of 61-63 credits distributed as follows:
Core Requirements
29 credits
| BIO 1530/1531 Fundamentals of Biology I with Lab (4) | BIO 2900 Bio Statistics (3) |
| BIO 1560/1561 Fundamentals of Biology II with Lab (4) | BIO 2990 Evolutionary Biology and Population Genetics (3) |
| BIO 2430 Introduction to Zoology (4) BIO 2440 Introduction to Botany (4) | BIO 3120 General Ecology (4) |
| BIO 2440 Introduction to Botany (4) | BIO 3310 Conservation Biology (3) |
Electives
Select three courses (10-12 credits) from the following course list:
| BIO 3020 Invertebrate Zoology (4) | BIO 3210 Insect Biology (4) |
| BIO 3100 Plant Physiology (3) | BIO 3990 Comparative Animal Physiology (3) |
| BIO 3110 Plant Taxonomy (4) |
Required Chemistry Courses
16 credits
| CHE 1510/1511 General Chemistry I with Lab (4) | CHE 2210/2211 Organic Chemistry I with Lab (4) |
| CHE 1520/1521 General Chemistry II with Lab (4) | CHE 2220/2221 Organic Chemistry II with Lab (4) |
Required Mathematics Courses
6 credits
| MAT 1130 Pre-Calculus I – Algebra (or higher) (3) | MAT 2200 Applied Statistics (3) |
Contact
Lauren Klabonski, Ph.D.
