Biology

Mid-Plains Community College is an ideal place to begin an education in the biological sciences. MPCC offers outstanding instruction, new and updated laboratory facilities, small class sizes, personalized instruction and an affordable educational experience. Many scholarship opportunities also exist for eligible students.

Biological Science majors will begin their journey at MPCC and transfer their successfully completed course credits into a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. Mid-Plains Community College has transfer agreements with many colleges and universities, making it easier for students to transfer credits and continue their education.

Program Highlights

Students will learn from instructors experienced in both the classroom and professional biological research. Opportunities to participate in original research projects and work-study programs are available to qualified individuals.

Courses in biological science are designed for students intending to transfer to four-year colleges and universities to complete a bachelor’s degree in agronomy, anatomy, animal husbandry, biotechnology, forensic science, horticulture, microbiology, mortuary science, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, science education, wildlife biology, zoology or a similar major.

Career Options

2+2 Pathway

Students can earn an Associate of Science degree from Mid-Plains Community College and seamlessly transfer their credits to the University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) to complete a Bachelor's degree. To learn more, visit the UNK Transfer Pathway for details on the transfer agreement between the two institutions

Students interested in pursuing a bachelor's degree should consult an advisor and the four-year institution’s transfer guide and catalog.