Biological Sciences for Business
Bachelor of Science
Fall
- BIOLOGY 160 - General Biology I............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 161 - General Biology I Lab............ 1cr.
- CHEMISTRY 160 - General Chemistry I............ 3cr.
- CHEMISTRY 161 - General Chemistry I Lab............ 1cr.
- ENGLISH 101 - English Composition............ 3cr.
- CORE 100 - First Year Seminar............ 3cr.
- CORE 101: GOA Co-Curriculum Program I............ 0cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY 162 - General Biology II............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 163 - General Biology II Lab............ 1cr.
- CHEMISTRY 162 - General Chemistry II............ 3cr.
- CHEMISTRY 163 - General Chemistry II Lab............ 1cr.
- ECONOMICS 200 - Microeconomics............ 3cr.
- THEOLOGY 111 - Theological Foundations............ 3cr.
- CORE 102: GOA Co-Curriculum Program II............ 0cr.
Fall
- BIOLOGY Elective (with lab)............ 4cr.
- BIOLOGY 299 Professional Communication in the Sciences ............ 1cr.
- PHILOSOPHY 100 - Ethics as an Introduction to Philosophy............ 3cr.
- MATH 140 or 180 - Calculus............ 3cr.
- BIAS 220 - Management of Information Technology............ 3cr.
- Historical Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- Second Language I............ 3cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY Elective (with lab) ............ 4cr.
- ACCOUNTING 200 - Intro Financial Accounting............ 3cr.
- STAT 146 - Biostatistics............ 3cr.
- Creative Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- Second Language II............ 3cr.
Fall
- BIOLOGY Elective............ 3cr.
- Science Elective (Organic Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics) ............ 4cr.
- Science-in-Business Elective............ 3cr.
- Business Elective............ 3cr.
- Philosophical Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY Elective............ 3cr.
- Science Elective (Organic Chemistry, Computer Science or Physics)............ 4cr.
- Business Elective............ 3cr.
- ENGL 205 Literature and the Moral Imagination............ 3cr.
- Diversity Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- Capstone (2 credits required) ............ 2cr.
- BIOLOGY Elective............ 3cr.
- Business Elective............ 3cr.
- Theological Perspectives Elective............ 3cr.
- Humanities Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY Elective............ 3cr.
- Business Elective............ 3cr.
- E/RS Focus Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
- CORE 499............ 0cr.
Employers
Alumni of this program (formerly known as Life Sciences for Business) have gone on to work at top companies like Procter & Gamble, the Food and Drug Administration, Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Eli Lilly and Company
Exciting Career Opportunities
Regulatory affairs, product development, marketing, sales, business, law or health professional schools
General Biology (BIOL 160)
This course focuses on the interactions of molecules, cells and genetics within organisms.
General Chemistry (CHEM 160)
This course covers fundamental principles of chemistry including atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, stoichiometry, energy relationships, periodic table and solution chemistry. The following mathematical concepts are used: scientific notation, logarithms, the quadratic equation and proportionality.
Introductory Biostatistics (STAT 146)
This course covers applications and methods of relevance to the biological sciences. Topics include random sampling procedures, experiments and observational studies, exploratory data analysis, correlation, bootstrapping and resampling methods, the normal distribution, confidence intervals hypothesis tests for proportions and means, chi-square tests, ANOVA. Problems and examples are drawn from fields such as bioinformatics, genetics, ecology, epidemiology, and public health.
Microeconomic Principles (ECON 200)
This course covers how consumers, producers and resource owners make economic decisions that shape our society and economy.
Introductory Financial Acct (ACCT 200)
A foundation course which introduces fundamental concepts and to financial statements.
Biological Sciences with Business Club
Join a community of individuals with diverse backgrounds who share a passion for both the Sciences and Business, embodying Xavier's Jesuit Value of solidarity and kinship through mutual reflection and collaboration.
Biology Club
Student events include hiking trips, Break Out Games, scavenger hunts and trips to the Cincinnati Zoo and Newport Aquarium.
Business Leaders for Tomorrow
Explore business processes firsthand by networking with and learning from various business leaders in Cincinnati and beyond. Events from past years have included trips to Silicon Valley and Chicago, job shadowing days and guest lecturers.
Program Features
Engage in high-level research projects with faculty in our campus labs, starting your first year. Explore topics like paleobiology, ecology, genetics and more.
Our curriculum is specifically designed to provide you with all the necessary prerequisites to seamlessly transition into Xavier's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.
Grounded in Jesuit values, our program prepares you to apply your scientific knowledge for the greater good of society through critical reflection, ethical considerations and a commitment to social justice.
Cincinnati, Ohio's thriving business and biotechnology sector, rich with pharmaceutical and biotech research companies, offers abundant opportunities for internships and networking.
Discover how Biological Sciences for Business major Abigail Stewart turned a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity into an inspiring journey of self-discovery and global exploration.
Garrett Willie (Biology, '24) landed a one-year internship with Walt Disney Imagineering, a branch of Disney that designs and builds all the company’s theme parks, resorts, attractions and cruise ships worldwide.
Biological Sciences for Business Program at Xavier University
The Life Sciences for Business program opens up multiple employment options for graduates including in fields like molecular biology, pharmaceuticals, environmental protection and more. Small class sizes and individual research experiences with faculty help students get the attention and experience needed to succeed within the biotech industry.
Xavier University’s College of Arts and Sciences challenges students to develop an integrated understanding of humanity, the world, and God by pursuing the questions raised in Xavier's core and departmental curricula. The College of Arts and Sciences is the oldest and largest college at Xavier University. The college provides an excellent liberal arts education in the Jesuit tradition that prepares students for careers, professional or graduate school, and life in a global society.
Xavier University is a private university located in Cincinnati, Ohio, providing a liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. Founded in 1831, the University is the sixth-oldest Catholic university in the nation. It has been ranked among the top 10 master's-level universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for the past two decades. The Princeton Review names it one of the "Best 385 Colleges in America."