The Biology Department at Kilgore College offers courses that are designed to provide a solid background in the biological sciences. We offer courses for Biology and other science majors, non-majors, Pre-Nursing and Pre-Allied Health majors. These courses will transfer to a university, fulfill the science requirements for an associate’s degree and some will fulfill the requirements of the Core Curriculum.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS for Biology
In order to teach on the college level you must have a Master’s Degree and 18 graduate hours in Biology. If you would like more information, please check the Current Kilgore College Job Openings on the Human Resources page of the KC website.
The Biology program takes an average of two years and can lead to an Associate’s Degree. The degree is designed to transfer to a four-year university degree program.
Jobs requiring a background in the Biology are growing, particularly in the medical and health science fields. Other jobs available are found in biological research, pharmaceuticals, environmental companies, wildlife and conservation, teaching and many others.
Salaries vary in this field.
Graduates of this program often transfer to a University to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree. Others may transfer to Nursing, Allied Health or other related programs.
Any public University in Texas will accept your coursework from Kilgore College. Also, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board provides an excellent online guide to completing your Bachelor’s Degree.
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