STEM Transfer

Biology

Welcome to the Biology Department at Galveston College. Here, you'll find valuable resources for students enrolled in biology courses, covering essential information for those embarking on their academic journey in this field. Upon successfully completing the designated degree plan, students become eligible to transfer to numerous four-year colleges in Texas and beyond, paving the way for further academic pursuits in biology.

 

Overview

The mission of the Biology Department at Galveston College is to provide an outstanding learning environment, exemplary advising, and ready access and interaction between faculty and students. To accomplish this goal, the Biology faculty integrates education in biological sciences, scholarship, and service to actively engage students and to foster their development as lifelong learners.

Sri Rajya Lakshmi Rudrabhatla (Raj)
Instructor of Biology
Coordinator for Life Sciences
409-944-1394
 
Alex-Giovanny Peniche, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
409-944-1278
 
Jacquelyn Cresswell, Ph.D.
Instructor of Biology
409-944-1391

The transfer curriculum is designed for students who plan to pursue a degree in Biology at a senior college or university after completing their studies at Galveston College.*

Upon successful completion of the prescribed courses, the student will be eligible to graduate from Galveston College with an Associate of Science degree.

Associate of Science - Biology

The transfer curriculum below is designed for students who plan to pursue a degree in Biology and continue their education in Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, or Pre-Veterinary at a senior college or university after completing their studies at Galveston College.*

Upon successful completion of the prescribed courses, the student will be eligible to graduate from Galveston College with an Associate of Science degree.

Associate of Science - Pre-Professional Health

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of a degree in biological science, students will be eligible to apply to graduate school and earn a Masters or a Doctoral degree which will make them more competitive.

Careers in biology include:

  • Scientific or Technical Sales Representative

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Animal Technician
  • Botanical Technician (Greenhouse/garden curator)
  • Agricultural or Wildlife fields

Course Catalog INformation

Next Steps

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Career Coach is a FREE online tool designed to help you find a great career by providing the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, and associated education and training.

Through a simple keyword search, you can learn about the employment prospects of differing careers. The real-time information is customized to the College’s geographic region and includes detailed wage estimates and up-to-date job postings associated with any career. Users are directed to the College’s programs when searching for specific jobs.

Career Coach also includes a built-in resume builder to help students and jobseekers quickly put together an updated resume with key skills and previous job experiences.

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Financial aid is available to help eligible part-time and full-time students pay for college. It can be a combination of grants, loans and work-study.

Learn how to apply

To learn more about the types of scholarships and their deadlines, please click on the “Learn More” link below.

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Name

Dr. Raj Rudrabhatla

Title Coordinator, Instructor of Biology
Room M-308
Program Area Life Sciences
Phone 409-944-1394 
Email [email protected] 
Admin Support Kayla Pangarakis Ext. 320

 

Name

Lionel DeLuna

Phone 409-944-1429
Email:  [email protected] 
STEM Center Room: N-310A
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