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Experiential Learning

Hands-on Experience

Valpo’s biology graduates go on to successful careers because they get so much hands-on experience before graduation. Lab classes, internships, research opportunities, and service work all provide students a chance to apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

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Learning the Skills

Nearly all biology courses include opportunities to develop and practice laboratory or field skills.

Courses

Making Discoveries

Science is above all a process of discovery, and research opportunities allow students to experience it first-hand.

Research

Developing a Career

Through internships, students discover which positions best suit their skills and interests.

Internships

Learning in the Community

Valpo students give thousands of hours of volunteer service and get excellent learning opportunities in return.

Service

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Valpo welcomes inquiries from prospective students, fellow researchers, and community members.

Department Chair: Robert J. Swanson, Ph.D.

Biology department

Neils Science Center & Center for the Sciences
1610 Campus Drive East
Valparaiso, IN 46383

219.464.5369

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