Science and Undergrad Pre-Med Programs

There’s never been a better time to follow your calling and make an impact on the world through Bethel’s nationally recognized science programs.

The Nelson-Larson Science Center expands our state-of-the-art labs and research opportunities for our biology, chemistry, and molecular biology and biochemistry students. Built for students like you, the center features:

labs with specialized equipment
a lab prep room
spaces for student-researchers
a mudroom to aid outdoor environmental research

The space gives you the chance to delve deep into specific research areas and work on student-faculty teams that conduct excellent research, publish their work, and collaborate with researchers around the world. And you can expect one-on-one work with award-winning professors and amazing internships so that you can pursue what you’re passionate about, all to prepare you for graduate school, medical school, and/or your future career.

We want you to join our science community! Apply now or follow the link below to get more information.

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97%

of recent chemistry grads are employed or in graduate/medical school

28

national and regional student research presentation awards

Top 15%

of chemistry programs nationally

- Major Field Test results

Biology

The biology program at Bethel gives you the space and tools to investigate the wonder and intricacies of life. We do science in fully equipped facilities, including a human cadaver lab, biotechnology lab, greenhouse, and 247 acres of outdoor laboratories.

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

The biochemistry degree is offered jointly by the departments of biology and chemistry. You’ll gain a strong interdisciplinary foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology that is attractive to employers, graduate schools, and professional programs such as medical, dental, and physician assistant.

Applied Health Sciences

Bethel’s fast-growing applied health sciences program prepares students to serve and lead as they promote health and wellness in all aspects of life. It’s about cutting-edge, award-winning research, collaboration with distinguished professors, integrated academics to prepare you for a wide range of careers, and hands-on experience.

Chemistry

Bethel has one of the top chemistry programs in the nation. It's about cutting-edge research, distinguished faculty, highly successful graduates, and an active science community—all within a Christian learning environment.

Neuroscience

Stand out with a neuroscience degree and prepare for medical school and emerging careers through hands-on experience inside and outside the classroom. This researched-focused program combines courses from biology and psychology, as well as chemistry, mathematics, and more.

Having a good relationship with your professors and classmates makes a world of difference. My experience was greatly improved by knowing I had professors that cared for me as a whole person not just a student. Having classmates to lean on and discover cool neuroscience things together just added to the fun that neuroscience in general provides.

Shannon McCollough ’20

What I deeply enjoyed about the neuroscience program is the open minded environment. I loved how we were able to have conversations that weren't typical in the faith community or the science community, but delved into both.

Alexa Hanowski '20

The Environmental Studies program prepared me as a well-rounded student. I gained the field skills to study ecology, and also the ethical perspectives behind environmental stewardship. The professors are knowledgeable and passionate, which is passed on to their students.

David Petry '13
Grad School: M.S. in Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University

It's difficult to overstate the significance of the Bethel neuroscience professors and program in my life trajectory. You may find brilliant neuroscientists at any number of universities; however, you'd be lucky to find the degree of care and intentionality—combined with brilliance—that I found in my Bethel professors.

Rachel Wahlberg ’19

The biology department was integral in getting me where I am today. It provided research opportunities, unique experiences such as interim in the Galapagos Islands/Amazon Rainforest/Ecuador, personal relationships with professors, and the academic foundation to smoothly transition to medical school.

Nate Paulson '10
Currently: University of Virginia Anesthesiology Resident; received M.D. from University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine