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Biology Option, AA

Program Snapshot
Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayScience, Technology, Engineering & Math
AdvisorLinda Fitzhugh, Ph.D
Professor, Biology and Physical Science
850.769.1551 ext 2863
lfitzhugh@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantKathy Bleday
850.8723851
kbleday@gulfcoast.edu

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Biology, AA

Take the Next Step Toward the Biology University Transfer Track Program

Do you want to become a doctor, veterinarian, dentist, or work in some other health related field? Or are you more interested in the natural environment and would like to become a biologist who works for agencies like the US Fish and Wildlife Service, NOAA-Fisheries, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, or the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission?  If you answered yes to either question, then studying biology at Gulf Coast State College will help you prepare for these careers!

As our population ages, we will need more individuals working in health related fields. So if that is your interest, getting started in biology will help you realize your goals. If you are more interested in the natural environment, then now is the time to prepare for a career protecting our natural resources. As the baby boomers age out of the workforce, jobs will open up. A healthy environment supports a healthy economy, so we need people who know how to better manage our natural resources!

Biology Class

Biology Program Course Requirements

English I & II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Calculus I & II
Chemistry
Biology
Behavioral Sciences
History
Government
Biology Courses
Chemistry Courses
Elective

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with a Biology AA Degree?

Who is Eligible for the Program?

Biological Technicians
Medical Scientists
Physician Assistants
Physicians and Surgeons
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of Florida
Florida State University - Panama City
University of Central Florida

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Use our science labs to work with fellow students and professors to accomplish exciting research.
Who is Eligible for the Biology Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you ready to Get Started with Biology?

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