Life Sciences – Wayne State College Nebraska

Explore our Life Sciences programs

The field of life sciences encompasses several branches of science that study living organisms, including their organization, life processes, and relationships to each other and their environment. The bachelor’s degree program in Life Sciences at Wayne State provides an excellent foundation for careers in health fields, such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical or occupational therapy, medical lab science, mortuary science, respiratory therapy, and public health.

Other careers that benefit from a Life Sciences degree include wildlife management, biotechnology, agronomy, and environmental biology. Health and medical careers set you up to care for people and contribute to their quality of life, while careers focused on studying animals and plants prepare you to help make informed decisions related to the living world and the environment around us. Big-picture topics covered at Wayne State in the Life Sciences degree programs include the scientific method, biological processes, and operation of standard laboratory equipment and instruments.

Life Sciences concentrations

In the Biology program, you’ll explore living and breathing creatures, studying organisms from the tiniest insects to the largest mammals. You’ll get plenty of time in the lab, using high quality equipment and learning from expert faculty.
Degree offered: B.A. or B.S. in Life Sciences/Biology
Program credit hours: 71-78
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The Biomedical Science program is for those who are particularly interested in research, identification, and treatment of human diseases. The program is an excellent choice for students preparing to go to medical school and work in the fields of health and medicine.
Degree offered: B.A. or B.S. in Life Sciences / Biomedical Science
Program credit hours: 52-60
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A medical laboratory scientist conducts tests on medical samples, providing necessary information to diagnose or treat a patient. The Medical Laboratory Science program at WSC will give you solid training to successfully work in this career field.
Program offered: B.A. or B.S. in Life Sciences/Medical Laboratory Science
Medical Lab Science Program
In the Mortuary Science degree program, you’ll study biology and learn how to interact with families who have lost loved ones, and you’ll be well-prepared for a future career in hospitals and funeral homes. You’ll spend your first three years at WSC, then attend an approved mortuary science school for the final year to complete your degree requirements.
Degree offered: B.A. or B.S. in Life Sciences/Mortuary Science
Program credit hours: 83-84
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The Respiratory Therapy program will train you to work with patients who are having problems with breathing. You’ll spend your first three years at WSC, then attend an approved program for the final year to complete clinical requirements.
Degree offered: B.A. or B.S. in Life Sciences/Respiratory Therapy
Program credit hours: 83-84
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