St. Ambrose University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
Accreditation and recognition provide the assurance we meet standards for quality faculty, curriculum, learner services and fiscal stability.
Learn to think like a scientist. A strong foundation in the life sciences can prepare you for a variety of healthcare and conservation careers. Pursue a path of hands-on exploration, develop an inquisitive mind and impact the living world around you.
Biology majors prepare you for various positions or post-graduate work. Develop critical thinking skills, design experiments and analyze data to understand the living world: how it works, how it's harmed, and modern approaches to healing and restoration.
We have a strong curriculum to give you opportunities that support your career goals.
St. Ambrose University recognizes and rewards students for their academic performance. Students are awarded scholarships based on their GPA.
Accreditation and recognition provide the assurance we meet standards for quality faculty, curriculum, learner services and fiscal stability.
A biology degree from St. Ambrose University opens doors for a range of potential careers. Our real-world experiences and industry-aligned curriculum are personalized for each student, allowing you to achieve your educational and career goals.
With roughly 150 biology majors, including pre-professional programs, we can customize learning to meet your career goals.
Develop your anatomy and physiology skills in our cadaver dissection-based lab. It is a rarity in Iowa to offer this opportunity early in your undergrad career.
As early as the first semester, students can study at Nahant Marsh, one of the few remaining urban wetlands along the Mississippi River.
Our curriculum is designed to align with the expectations of employers in each respective field.
The biology faculty at SAU helped me pursue my dream of going to medical school and see it through to its full potential. They believed in me and encouraged me throughout the entire process. They helped me find the right resources and ensured I was staying on the path to get there.”
Kristina (Shelman) Rossmiller ‘20, BS in Biology
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Join us for our Spring Commencement Ceremony to celebrate Spring 2025 degree recipients.
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SAU announces the recipient of the university's inaugural Whalen Fitzgibbon Award Winner for Excellence in Innovative Teaching and Learning.
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SAU and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences (TCON) announce a groundbreaking dual degree program.
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With more than 65 undergraduate and graduate programs, there’s something for everyone at St. Ambrose University. Explore our programs to find your place at SAU.
