
Biology
About the Program
Biology is the study of living organisms, their relationship to each other and the broader environment.
Studying biology prepares you for careers in the health professions, teaching, forestry, agriculture, environmental protection and conservation, wildlife biology, biotechnology, basic research, and more.
The biology program at Foothill College is truly shaped around the student. Every single instructor in this program is tirelessly dedicated to their students'
futures.
An A.S. or A.S.-T degree in Biology prepares you for transfer to a four-year school and a rewarding career in the sciences.
If you are interested in biology but do not intend to transfer to a four-year institution, you are encouraged to look into some of the other career programs offered by our Biological and Health Sciences Division.
A degree in Biology can prepare you for careers in these fields.
- Health professions
- Teaching
- Forestry
- Agriculture
- Environmental protection and conservation
- Wildlife biology
- Biotechnology
- Basic research
Degree & Program Types
Check out this list for a quick view of our biology programs.
Associate in Science Degree |
Associate Degree for Transfer |
Certificate of Achievement |
Biology Requirement for Medical School: If you already have a Bachelor's Degree, you can meet the biology requirement for medical school by taking Biology 1A, 1B, and 1C at Foothill College.
Program Application Process
There is no formal application required to begin taking classes for the biology major.
However, please review the program curriculum sheet which details the prerequisites and courses you will need to take to complete the A.S. degree.
Course Catalog
BIOL 58 NOW PHT 58If you are searching for BIOL 58: Fundamentals of Pharmacology, please find it on the Pharmacy Technology Department course catalog and class schedule as PHT 58. |

Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Gillian Schultz, Biology Department Chair
650.949.7292
Office: 8705
Division Office Contacts
BIOLOGICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES
Office: Building 5200, Room 5211
Ram Subramaniam, Division Dean
subramaniamram@fhda.edu
To meet with the dean, contact the Student & Faculty Support Center.
For more information, visit the BHS website.
Ram Subramaniam, Division Dean subramaniamram@fhda.edu |
To meet with the dean, contact the Student & Faculty Support Center. |
For more information, visit the BHS website. |