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.
- CORE 100 - FYS or THEO 111 - Theo Foundations............ 3cr.
- ENGL 101 or 115 - English Comp or Rhetoric............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 198 - Foundations for Success in Biology............ 1cr.
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.
- Core 100 - FYS or THEO 111 - Theo Foundations............ 3cr.
- ECON 200 - Microeconomics ............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 199 - Explorations in Biology............ 1cr.
Fall
- BIOLOGY Elective (with lab)............ 4cr.
- PHIL 100 - Philosophical Foundations: Ethics............ 3cr.
- BIOLOGY 299 - Prof Comm Sci............ 1cr.
- Second Language I............ 3cr.
- Historical Foundations Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY Elective (with lab) ............ 4cr.
- ACCT 200 - Intro Financial Accounting............ 3cr.
- STAT 146 - Biostatistics............ 3cr.
- Creative Explorations Elective............ 3cr.
- Second Language II............ 3cr.
Fall
- BIOLOGY Elective............ 3cr.
- Science in Business Elective............ 3cr.
- Philosophical Explorations or ENG 205............ 3cr.
- Business Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Spring
- BIOLOGY Elective............ 3cr.
- Business Elective............ 3cr.
- ENG 205 or Philosophical Explorations............ 3cr.
- Solidarity and Kinship Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
Fall
- BIOL Capstone............ 2cr.
- Business Elective............ 3cr.
- Theological Explorations Elective............ 3cr.
- Humanities Integrations Elective............ 3cr.
- General Electives............ 6cr.
Spring
- BIOL Capstone............ 2cr.
- BIOL Elective............ 3cr.
- Business Elective............ 3cr.
- E/RS Focus Elective............ 3cr.
- General Elective............ 3cr.
The sample course sequence above illustrates class offerings for the Biological Sciences for Business major. Consult the official Xavier University course catalog for detailed registration and advising information.
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.
There’s nothing like experiencing campus for yourself. Schedule a visit and earn a $1,000 grant.*
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.
With small class sizes, you'll benefit from personalized mentorship, direct guidance and one-on-one collaboration from professors deeply invested in your growth, ensuring you receive the support needed.
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.
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.
Located in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio is a city made for exploration. With parks, bike trails, and scenic riverbanks, there's more than just your dorm room to call home.
Biological Sciences for Business Program at Xavier University
The Biological Sciences for Business major 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."