Biology
Biology
A Passion for Biology
Watch Michelle's story on why she has a passion for Biology and how she became an NSF Biology Scholar and transferred to UC Santa Cruz.
Study Biology at EVC
Join a vibrant community of aspiring scientists at an affordable cost with Evergreen Valley College's Biology program.
We offer a biology degree and encourage students to obtain a transfer degree. Take human, plant, marine, or wildlife biology courses or study ecology.
We also provide field trips to many places within California.
See Our Degrees & Certificates
NSF Scholars Program
Biology students from EVC are regularly involved with the NSF Scholars program, which provides hands-on research, mentorship, and professional development.
The scholarship provides up to $10,000 in scholarships over four semesters, a paid internship and other benefits for student biologists. Contact Jennifer.Kurushima@evc.edu for details.
Field Program
Our many field courses take students on adventures throughout California. They include trips to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, Coastal California, Death Valley National Park (during intersession), Mount Lassen, and others.
Contact Darcy.Ernst@evc.edu for details.
Nursing & Biology
Many students waiting for acceptance into a nursing program fulfill their prerequisite requirements in biology. Biology courses include Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Microbiology.
There is also an English composition and General Psychology requirement. See the requirements for the nursing program.
Nutrition & Dietetics
Evergreen Valley College offers a 60-unit nutrition and dietetics degree that combines biology, chemistry, anatomy, psychology, and nutrition courses. It is also a transfer degree.
Learn more about the Nutrition & Dietetics degree
Natural Science Museum
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the natural world at Evergreen Valley College's Natural Science Museum.
It is open by appointment for K-12 tours and to the general public. Email azita.tavana@evc.edu for details.
