About the Area of Study
Biology deals with living organisms and vital processes, including plant and animal life. Your study in Biology may include coursework in areas such as Botany, Zoology, Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and Genetics.

A Biology concentration consists of a minimum of 12 hours of coursework in the discipline. Sixty semester hours of Lake Michigan College credit can be transferred to the Biology major program of any Michigan college or university. You should consult with the Biology advisor to plan their program which best fits the senior college program to which you plan to transfer.

Scholarship Opportunities
In addition to several general scholarships that are based on academic excellence, need, and other criteria, the following scholarships are available to students pursing an education in Biology.

• Betts Rittmeyer Scholarship
• Harry E. Ross Scholarship

See the Financial Aid section to find out if you qualify for these or other scholarships.

Transfer Opportunities
Lake Michigan College has worked with the following universities to develop program guides. These guides ensure that you can work toward a bachelor's degree without losing any credit earned at Lake Michigan College. For more information, see the program guides in the counselors' office.

• Central Michigan University
• Ferris State University
• Grand Valley State University
• Michigan Technological University
• Tuskegee University
• University of Michigan
• Western Michigan University

If you are interested in attending a school not listed here, please work with a counselor or academic advisor to build a program that will meet the requirements of your chosen school.