Your goal may be graduate school, research, medicine, veterinary science or the biotech industry. Whatever your path, come to William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri for bachelors programs in science — biology, physics, math, psychology — that will prepare you through sophisticated facilities, small classes, close mentoring and collaboration, plus an emphasis on hands-on lab work in nearly every class.
Our B.A. and B.S. math and science degree programs are designed to give you curriculum flexibility so you can tailor your education for graduate school, research, teaching or a business career in science.
Potential career options include:
We offer Bachelor of Science in Biology concentrations in pre-veterinary and pre-medicine as well as curriculum and advising aligned with the needs of those pursuing advanced degrees. William Woods University has experienced a significantly high acceptance rate for students who have applied for advanced professional degree programs in veterinary medicine, medical school, pharmacy and physical therapy doctoral programs, among others.
Our alumni have earned advanced degrees and are practicing in various health professions including:
“I love the Biology program! Classes are challenging, professors are amazing and very personable, and they help you grow into the person you need to be to graduate and move on successfully. I feel very prepared for Physician Assistant grad school.”
— Kate Doerhoff ‘21, Biology
“Something really unique about William Woods is the one-on-one relationship we get with the professors. Getting to meet with different people in the department has been so helpful to my experience and I have learned so much from them. It has really molded my college experience.”
— Haley Shepard ’20, Psychology
Gain essential knowledge and skills to pursue careers in health professions, pre-med or pre-vet, research, business and more.
Build a strong foundation in various areas of psychology for success in graduate school or a number of careers.
The biology minor at William Woods University starts with a strong foundation in biology and then makes room for customization through electives ranging from microbiology to vertebrate zoology.
Gain a fundamental understanding of chemical concepts relating to all branches of the sciences.
There are countless ways in which you can benefit from a minor in mathematics. More than just knowledge, you will possess a skill set that provides everything from research
If you have never been satisfied with simply accepting things as they are and often find yourself asking “why”, then physics might be the answer for you.
The minor in psychology from William Woods University makes for a great addition to your portfolio, degree or resume
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