Start Your Career in Life Sciences
An Associate degree in Biology is the first step toward a rich career path in the sciences.
Biology
Our biology department at TJC is an energetic community of top-notch professors from all over the United States including four Ph.D's. The biology department is deeply rooted in the academic history of TJC.
Our professors engage students in complex methods, practices, and theories in an approachable learning environment.
Biology is the first choice if you're interested in a career in medicine, dentistry, occupational therapy, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant and veterinary medicine.
The Associate of Science in Biology will prepare you to transfer to a four-year university to complete your degree or continue your education at TJC in one of our health sciences professions.
Career outlook
The median annual wage of biochemists and biophysicists was $93,280 in the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report.
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