Finding a good online biology degree can be a difficult task.
Finding a good online biology degree can be difficult, particularly if you're looking for one that is accredited and can get you into a good job after your study is complete. There are online biology degrees available at the Open University and Western Governors University, but the Open University degree covers all sciences, and the Western Governors University degree is geared toward becoming a teacher. There are also degrees with a concentration in biology at Ashford University. Properly accredited online biology degrees are not easy to find because, as of February 2011, there aren't many different degrees to choose from in the area.
B.A. in Healthcare Studies -- Concentration in Biology -- Ashford University
This degree is mainly suited to you if you're looking to work in the healthcare industry, but it also has a heavy concentration of biological study. The degree teaches the skills necessary to find a job in the American healthcare industry, in places such as assisted living facilites, and to give you a good grounding in the basics of biology, relevant law and medical ethics. The courses also give you the opportunity to move on to a research position or to start working with individuals to improve their level of health in a community health center or other private health organization. Ashford University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
B.A. in Social Science -- Concentration in Biology -- Ashford University
This is another course Ashford University major that technically falls under another discipline but focuses on biology. The subject matter covers all of the social sciences, such as history, sociology and psychology, as well as going through all of the basic information on how creatures grow and reproduce. The basic elements of the course relate to the field of biology and feature optional modules. This degree could lead you to work in health care organizations in a hands-on or research position.
B.Sc. (Honors) Natural Sciences -- Open University
This degree gives you a grounding in all of the natural sciences, including astronomical and planetary science, chemistry, environmental science, geology, physics and biological and health sciences. You can complete the degree entirely online, but there are optional practical studies you complete in a laboratory. As a result of the more generalized nature of this degree, it is best suited to use as a platform toward higher-level qualifications. Open University is based in the U.K. and is compliant with the Bologna Agreement, which is recognized as the standard framework for higher education throughout Europe.
B.A. in Science (5-12 Biological Science) at Western Governors University
This degree is designed to lead you into work as a high school teacher in the field of biology. You learn general skills and knowledge in all science as well as advanced knowledge in the field of biology. You also learn science-teaching methods and can participate in a supervised classroom setting. Western Governors University is accredited by several organizations, including the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and the Distance Education and Training Council. Western Governors University is also the first online university to be accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
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