Wyoming Community Colleges
Biology Programs
Biology coursework across community colleges in this state. Anatomy, microbiology, and pre-health science transfer pathways.
5 colleges · 130 sections · 30 unique courses · Fall 2026
Biology coursework at Wyoming community colleges sits at the foot of the pre-health pipeline: pre-nursing, pre-med, pre-pharmacy, pre-dental, and pre-PT students all complete their lower-division biology — anatomy, physiology, microbiology, general biology — at community college tuition rates before transferring or applying to professional programs. The 130 sections across 5 WCCC institutions this term include the lab-heavy sequences that admissions committees specifically look for.
A standalone biology associate isn't directly career-track — most biology careers require a bachelor's or graduate degree — but the credits transfer cleanly to four-year biology programs in Wyoming, and the lab experience builds the foundation health-profession schools expect. Compare colleges below for online vs in-person section availability; many programs require live lab attendance even when lecture is online.
Colleges offering Biology
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Biology is a transfer program — community colleges offer the coursework; you earn the degree, and its earnings, at a four-year university. See where it transfers →
| College | Sections | Courses | Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Wyoming Community College | 37 | 12 | 8 |
| Casper College | 31 | 9 | — |
| Laramie County Community College | 28 | 9 | — |
| Eastern Wyoming College | 19 | 8 | 9 |
| Northwest College | 15 | 10 | — |
Biology Availability Snapshot
How biology sections are being offered across 5 colleges in Wyoming this term (130 sections total).
Delivery format
- in person109 (84%)
- online17 (13%)
- hybrid4 (3%)
When sections meet
- Morning (before noon)35
- Afternoon (noon–5 PM)31
- Evening (5 PM and after)5
- Asynchronous / TBA59
Start dates
Sections begin on 8 distinct dates. 11 late-start more than two weeks after the term's earliest start.
Instructor diversity
Taught by 26 distinct instructors across 5 colleges.
Degree requirements by college
Expand a college to see the courses required for graduation. Data sourced from each college's official catalog.
Casper College1 program
Fall Semester (18 Credits)
18 creditsSpring Semester (17-18 Credits)
17 creditsFall Semester (16 Credits)
16 creditsSpring Semester (17-18 Credits)
17 creditsProgram Electives
- BIOL 2111Wildlife Techniquesnot offered+ plan
- BIOL 2120Biomedical and Environmental Ethicsnot offered+ plan
- BIOL 2400General Ecologynot offered+ plan
- BIOL 2410Intro to Field Ecology1 section+ plan
- CHEM 2420Organic Chemistry I1 section+ plan
- BIOL 2465Research Problems in Biologynot offered+ plan
- COSC 1010Computational Thinking and Programming2 sections+ plan
- ENR 1200Environment (SCI)1 section+ plan
- ENTO 1001Insect Biologynot offered+ plan
- FCSC 1141Principles of Nutrition (SCI Elective)3 sections+ plan
- FCSC 2141Nutrition Controversies1 section+ plan
- GIST 1080Introduction to GPS and Maps1 section+ plan
- GIST 1100Introduction to GIS2 sections+ plan
- MOLB 2220Pathogenic Microbiologynot offered+ plan
- STAT 2050Fundamentals of Statistics (MATH)6 sections+ plan
- ZOO 2015Human Anatomy (SCI)5 sections+ plan
- ZOO 2025Human Physiology (SCI)2 sections+ plan
Total Program Credits (68-70 Credits)
68 creditsSee catalog for course list
Source: College catalog
Eastern Wyoming College1 program
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Approved Program Electives
- AECL 1000Agroecology1 section+ plan
- BIOL 1390Intro to Science Research I4 sections+ plan
- BIOL 2100Intro to Research and Analysisnot offered+ plan
- BIOL 2400General Ecology1 section+ plan
- BIOL 2410Intro to Field Ecology1 section+ plan
- GEOL 1100Physical Geologynot offered+ plan
- GEOL 1470Environmental Geologynot offered+ plan
- LIBS 1000Library Research Methods1 section+ plan
- MOLB 2210General Microbiologynot offered+ plan
- PHYS 1110General Physics I1 section+ plan
- PHYS 1120General Physics IInot offered+ plan
- REWM 2000Principles of Rangeland Management1 section+ plan
- SOIL 2010Intro to Soil Sciencenot offered+ plan
- ZOO 2450Fish and Wildlife Management in the Anthropocenenot offered+ plan
Source: College catalog
Laramie County Community College2 programs
Northwest College1 program
Common Biology courses
- BIOL 1010General Biology I(31 sections)
- BIOL 1010LGeneral Biology I Lab(15 sections)
- BIOL 1000LIntro to Biology I Lab(10 sections)
- BIOL 1000Introduction to Biology I(9 sections)
- BIOL 1011GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB(9 sections)
- BIOL 1390Intro to Science Research I(5 sections)
- BIOL L001BIOL 1010 Lab(5 sections)
- BIOL 2023Plant and Fungal Biology(4 sections)
- BIOL 1003Current Issues in Biology(4 sections)
- BIOL 2010HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYS I(4 sections)
- BIOL 2011HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYS I LAB(4 sections)
- BIOL 2410Intro to Field Ecology(3 sections)
Frequently asked questions
- Can I take pre-med biology courses at a community college?
- Yes, and many med-school applicants do — at lower tuition and often with smaller class sizes than at a four-year. The caveat: med schools sometimes prefer to see at least the upper-division biology (cell, genetics, biochemistry) taken at a four-year institution. Talk to a pre-health advisor early; the strategy varies by which med schools you're targeting.
- Do biology lab credits transfer to a bachelor's program?
- Usually yes for general bio, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology — the standard pre-health four. Specialized labs (organic chemistry lab, biochemistry lab, upper-division cell biology lab) often need to be retaken at the four-year because the lab equipment and protocols differ. Confirm with the target program before enrolling.
- What can I do with just a biology associate degree?
- Limited but real: biological technician roles (lab tech at research institutions, pharma quality-control, environmental monitoring), some health-care support roles (medical assistant if combined with appropriate certifications), and entry-level government inspection roles. The strongest direct-career CC pathways for the bio-curious are nursing, dental hygiene, and medical lab technology — career-track programs rather than the transfer-track biology associate.
- How long is the biology associate?
- Two years full-time. Pre-health students often take it in 2.5–3 years to fit in the additional chemistry and physics courses that med, PT, dental, and pharmacy schools require in addition to the standard biology sequence.
Compare Biology programs in other states
Same comparison view, different state systems. Useful if you’re considering an out-of-state community college or just want to see how Wyoming’s biology programs stack up.
Other programs in Wyoming
Some programs may not be offered at every college — pages render only when the program meets a coverage threshold for the state.