Biology

A major in Biology blends knowledge of basic scientific processes with an appreciation of the phenomenon of life.

State-of-the-art equipment and instrumentation provide unique research opportunities not typically found in a smaller college setting. The program prepares you to enter graduate or professional school to pursue scientific research, medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, nursing, and veterinary medicine, or seek employment in the biological sciences directly after graduation.

Why Biology at the Mount?

Featured Courses:

As a biology major you work with an advisor to plan a schedule of courses in biology and other natural sciences appropriate for your plans and interests. Some of these subjects are:

Anatomy and Physiology
Cell Biology
Ecology
Biotechnology
Entomology
Evolution
Genetics
Microbiology
Biological Psychology
Pathophysiology
Animal Behavior
Advanced Anatomy
Aquatic Biology
Immunology
Biological Forensics

Career Future:

Take your Bachelor of Science in Biology degree and pursue additional studies to become a physician, geneticist, forensic scientist, developmental or cell biologist, entomologist, public health expert, veterinarian or physical therapist. Other graduates seek employment directly after graduation as a:

Environmental educator
High school biology teacher
Laboratory director in research and development
Research scientist (industry, medicine, natural science)

Hands-On Learning:

Biology students hold co-op positions in research and diagnostic laboratories, product manufacturing and testing, zoos, museums, hospitals, physical therapy clinics, rehabilitation facilities, non-profits, and aquaria. Students may engage in individualized research with a faculty mentor or participate in an internship experience in an off-campus research program. Student research projects have culminated in publications and award-winning presentations at regional and national conferences.

Qualified students are eligible for membership in Beta Beta Beta, the Xi Gamma Chapter of the National Biology Honor Society. Members participate in regional and national research symposia that will strengthen their learning.

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The Biology Faculty:

The biology faculty maintain active programs of research in paleontology, entomology, neurobiology, microbiology, forensic science, cell biology, animal physiology, disease vectors, and neuromuscular disorders. Their research has been featured in Nature, Science News, National Geographic, Discover, The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, "CBS Evening News," "Today Show," "NPR," "Great Courses," and "Science Friday."