Biology
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Biology Area of Concentration within the A.S. in STEM
The Biology Area of Concentration within the A.S. in STEM is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in one of the traditional STEM areas (science, technology, engineering, math) with a heavy emphasis on undergraduate mathematics or science.

Students who earn degrees in biology go on to work in many different fields including health care professions, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, wildlife biology, environmental biology, ecology, research and teaching.

Students planning to concentrate in a STEM area should consult with an advisor or ARTSYS as early as possible to ensure that all or most of their course credits will transfer to the four-year college or university of their choice.

*Students who have not taken MATH 165 - Precalculus should take it as an elective in the first semester before starting the Calculus sequence.

Available Scholarships for this Program:

  • Chase C. Gove, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (STEM)
  • Martin Kalmar “Excellence in STEM” Fund (STEM)
  • Jorgensen Family Scholarship Endowment (STEM)
  • Chris and Mary Lee Matthews Family Foundation Science & Engineering Scholarship (biology, ecology, environmental science, engineering)
  • David D. Derse Endowed Scholarships for the Study of Laboratory Sciences
  • Dr. Thomas M. and Patricia N. Tarpley Science Scholarship Endowment (Science)
  • Joseph C. Rodgers Scholarship Fund (Engineering, CAD, Construction Management, or Arts and Sciences)
  • Science and Engineering Scholarship (Science or Engineering)
  • Bob Rubock Engineering Scholarship (Engineering)
  • Paul Eugene Staley Memorial Scholarship (Engineering)
*To view curriculum requirements for all previous catalog years and pathways for previous catalog years from 2021-2022 forward, please see previous catalog versions. If there are Pathways for years prior to 2021-2022, they will be listed by clicking the Archived Pathway button.

 

Frederick County Public School students are eligible to receive free tuition and fees through Dual Enrollment at FCC for some courses taken during Fall or Spring semesters. FCPS students participating in dual enrollment may obtain required textbooks and materials at the FCC bookstore at no cost to the student. Students should speak with their high school counselor first if they plan to enroll in FCC courses or programs.

 

To find more information about how credits may transfer from Frederick Community College to a state four-year institution visit ARTSYS or consult a College advisor.

Compare Transfer Options

Biology Transfer Pathway 2020-2021

Biology Transfer Pathway 2019-2020
Biology Transfer Pathway 2018-2019

 

Frederick Community College has articulation agreements with the following institutions, allowing students a seamless transfer experience. Students who plan to transfer should speak with an advisor or program manager from their chosen transfer institution before selecting elective courses.

person
Biological Technicians
$51,430.00/yr • +7%*
person
Microbiologists
$85,470.00/yr • +7%*
person
Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
$70,600.00/yr • +4%*
*Median pay, projected job growth or decline from 2023-2033. Data source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, May 2023 Edition.
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