Biology provides a foundation in the study of life and living organisms including their physical structure, chemical composition, function, development and evolution. Our mission is to provide you with the latest knowledge in the field of biology, as well as hands-on experience in our life sciences laboratory. We develop our individual courses to prepare you for an A.A./A.S. degree, college or university transfer degree and careers in Allied Health (for example nursing dental hygiene), biotechnology and conservation. We even have classes for non-science majors. Biology provides a foundation for work in medicine, laboratory science, or research. If you are are planning to apply to medical school, dental school, pharmacy school, or veterinary school, a biology major is very helpful, although not required.<br>Two-year transfer degrees let you take your freshman and sophomore classes at Seattle Colleges for a fraction of the cost, and then transfer to a four-year university with the skills and confidence to succeed. Be sure to work with a transfer advisor at Seattle Colleges and the four-year institution you plan to attend. Depending on your program of study, you can earn either an Associate of Arts (AA-DTA), Associate in Business (AB-DTA), or Associate of Science (AS), Track 1 or Track 2.