Online Biology Degrees

The online Master of Science in Biology from the University of Nebraska at Kearney was created to be a flexible online option for developing a broad understanding of the complex theories and practices of biology.

This online biology degree offers is a non-thesis program that is an ideal option for high school and middle school teachers, scientists, researchers, or anyone who could benefit from an advanced education in biology.

Throughout this online biology degree program, students will partake in a number of online biology courses that will cover topics, such as:

• Organic Evolution
• Intro to Graduate Study
• Biological Research
• Biological Perspectives
• Current Issues in Biology
• Scientific Illustration
• Microbial Diversity
• Bioethics
• Plant Pathology
• Great Plains Heritage
• Principles of Ecology
• Biological Statistics
• Ecological Anthropology
• Cancer Biology
• Environmental Biology
• Forensic Biology

The University of Nebraska at Kearney's Department of Biology has established itself as a leader nationwide in the successful delivery of its online Biology graduate degree program.

All applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science with an emphasis in Biology.

Cost $25,200

The online Master of Engineering in Biological Chemical Engineering degree from Lehigh University provides its students with the flexibility to adapt to a variety of industrial experiences, and forms the base for an expanding career.

The mission of this recently added graduate degree program is to produce professionally oriented graduates with both an in-depth technical understanding, and a global perspective of biological chemical engineering practice. Serving a wide variety of technical and managerial functions within the chemical engineering processing industry, Lehigh University's Chemical Engineer graduates will be effective throughout the industry, and in the advanced professional education arenas.

Individuals who graduate from this online program be enabled with skills to identify, evaluate and manage cost and performance decisions for major stages of life in large-scale developments in the pharmaceutical and related industries.

All candidates for graduation must have completed 30 credit hours of graduate study. All applicants to this program should have a B.S. degree in an engineering discipline or a closely related field.

Cost $10,080

The online Certificate in BioOrganic Principles of Pharmaceutical Science from Lehigh University offers graduate-level courses for employees working with drug discovery and evaluation issues who work in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturing companies. This online certificate will cover the basic biochemical molecular principles governing drug design, synthesis, mode of action at biological targets, formulation, and metabolism. Students will gain enhanced knowledge regarding bioorganic principles related to pharmaceutical science.

Students need 4 courses for a total of 12 credits to complete certificate. Students can any four of the following for certificate completion: *Advanced Organic Chemistry, *Elements of Biochemistry I, Elements of Biochemistry II, BioOrganic Chemistry, Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Organic Reactions, Topics in Organic Chemistry, Advanced Topics in Chemistry, Topics in Biochemistry, Process Chemistry. *Note: Either one of these courses is suggested as a starting point in the program.

All applicants to this program must have a a BS or BA in chemistry or biochemistry; or a minimum of two semesters of general chemistry with associated labs, two semesters of organic chemistry with associated labs, and at least two upper level chemistry courses.

Cost $10,080 Lehigh University's Analytical Principles of Pharmaceutical Science Certificate online program was developed for employees working with drug characterization and purity concerns in pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device manufacturing industries.

This completely online certificate covers both the analytical and physical chemistry needed to understand purity and composition issues in pharmaceutical substances. All of the courses in this program cover the principles behind the common analytical methods, and how these methods are applied in pharmaceutical and biotechnical settings.

Four courses are required to complete this certificate, and students can take any four of the following for certificate completion (courses may be taken in any order): *Elements of Biochemistry I; Elements of Biochemistry II; *Analytical Chemistry; *Clinical Chemistry; Contemporary Topics in Analytical Chemistry; Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry; Spectral Analysis; or Advanced Topics in Chemistry.

All applicants must possess a BS or BA in chemistry or biochemistry; or a minimum of 2 semesters of general chemistry with associated labs, 2 semesters of organic chemistry with associated labs, and at least two upper level chemistry courses.

Cost $33,000

The Bachelor degree in Biology is a 120-credit degree completion program that can be completed with distance education through online courses. This program is designed for students who already have some experience or college credit. Along with general education requirements, you will also take at least 36 hours of specialized courses to fulfill the concentration in Biology.

Online courses for the Biology degree at Charter Oak State College are $203 for a CT resident, and just $275 for non-residents. For degree seeking students, a good idea is the 'Comprehensive Matriculation Program' at $2,923 for residents and $3,960 for non-residents, which covers your annual matriculation fee plus 12 hours of credit to be used within a year. Normal matriculation fees are $985 for residents and $1,300 for non-residents (renewable at $450 and $660, respectively).

There is a $75 application fee, a $40 registration fee, and a $205 graduation fee.