Biology

As a biology major, you’ll discover and pursue your own curiosities about the nature of life, and have the opportunity to study ecosystems both locally and abroad, meet and network with distinguished researchers and professionals through regularly scheduled seminars, conduct research alongside faculty and present work at regional and national conferences.  

Our rigorous curriculum, dedicated faculty, and student-focused approach will prepare you for careers in the health professions, field and laboratory research as well as pharmaceutical and biotechnology. Some of the work of our recent graduates includes:

• Physican 
• Dentist 
• Research Scientist 
• Optometrist 
• Physician Assistant 
• Conservation Biologist 
• Pharmaceutical Research 
• Physical Therapist 
• Bioengineer 
• Teacher 
• Forensic Scientist 
• Occupational Therapist

Biological Sciences Major (B.A. and B.S.)

Concentration in pre-engineering

Distinctive Courses: Ecology of the Galapagos (which includes travel to the Galapagos Archipelago), Diseases and Disorders of the Nervous System, Biology of Sharks, Field Ornithology, Toxicology, Environmental Research: Iceland (which includes travel to Iceland), Biology of Cancer, Bioinformatics

Biology Minor

Learn More in our Academic Catalog