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Biology (Pre-Nursing)

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Jobs available locally

7,680

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$28,800 – $44,530

Demonstrate and teach patient care in classroom and clinical units to nursing students. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Jobs available locally

10,447

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$50,894 – $213,199

Program Level:

Pre-Majors/Transfer

Department:

Sciences

Institute:

Health & Biosciences

College:

PAC

What is the biology (pre-nursing) program?

With the increasing complexities of our modern world, the biological sciences will most certainly be at the forefront of scientific research, solving today’s problems while developing a thorough understanding of our past. Biologists look at our world through molecular biology, genetics, and microbiology as well as organismal biology and ecology.  

Biology (Pre-Nursing) Program Objectives

  • To present students with scientific methodology and fundamental principles of biology
  • To provide students a broad foundation in preparation for professional careers

Biology (Pre-Nursing) Career Areas & Employment Positions

  • Medicine
  • Dentistry
  • Physician assistant
  • Optometry
  • Pharmacy
  • Biotechnology
  • Industry
  • Education
  • Government
  • Research
  • Veterinary medicine 
Degrees Offered

Contact Information

Sara Wilkins

Department Chair

210-486-3392

Brazos Hall (BRAZOS 119)

Brad Chandler

Professor of Biology

210-486-3384

Brazos Hall (BRAZOS 118)