Associate of Pre-Science | 68 credits 

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Program Description

The Biology Department offers a program leading to an Associate of Pre-Science degree. The required courses in this program will give a student an excellent and broad foundation on which to further their studies at a transfer institution. Additionally, delaying completion of General Education requirements until after transfer, allows students to focus on their introductory core science and math courses and balance their schedules upon transfer.  Upon finishing the requirements for an APS degree in Biology Transfer, and after acceptance into a major program, a student should be able to obtain a bachelor’s degree at a four-year institution with two additional years of study. Not all General Education requirements will have been fulfilled and students will need to complete the remainder of their General Education based on the requirements of the transfer institution.

Career Opportunities

An Associate’s Degree in Biology can offer employment opportunities as a technician in the field of conservation, environmental science or health with a median wage of about $40,000/year in the state of Utah, according to the Department of Workforce services (2024). Upon completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, the career opportunities increase substantially to include Health Science professionals, Microbiologists, Wildlife Biologists and Forensic Scientists to name a few. The median wage also increases to about $70,000 annually, both in Utah and nationally (UDWS, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024). 

Transfer/Articulation Information

Please refer to the Student Resources section of the SLCC University Transfer webpage.

Estimated Cost for Students

Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx  
Course fees: $260

Note: Fees vary based upon specific registration and are subject to changes.