Biology

Introduction & Overview

The major in Biology seeks to provide a solid foundation in this traditional discipline with courses such as Anatomy and Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, Plant Biology, Molecular Biology, and Evolutionary Biology.

Students may choose to major in Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Studies and Global Sustainability or Environmental Science. In addition, students may minor in Biology, Environmental Studies or Nutrition, or receive a basic certificate in Health Sciences. Students can also choose to follow the pre-health track within the major, which will help to prepare them for post-graduate programs in the medical sciences.

With several updated teaching laboratories on campus and a robust research program with state-of-the-art scientific instrumentation, students gain valuable practical experience in addition to classroom time. There are also a variety of different internship opportunities, community service and Honor Society events, and science clubs that may be explored.

Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Minors 

Biology

Exercise Science

Nutrition

Note: Students who major in Biology cannot double major in Biochemistry.

Career Ideas

Athletic Trainer, Aquarium Curator, Biologist, Botanist, Chiropractor, Dentist, Environmental Scientist, Forensic Science Technician, Geneticist, Horticulturalist, Laboratory Technologist, Medical doctor, Microbiologist, Nurse, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Science Teacher, Professor, Veterinary Assistant and Veterinarian

Division Chair 

Christopher Pappas, 914.323.1276, Christopher.Pappas@mville.edu

Faculty and Staff

Aaron Bush

Wendy J. McFarlane

Nirupama Narayanan

Christopher Pappas

Nancy Todd

Anna Yeung-Cheung

Laboratory Technician

Stephanie Charlton, 914.323.5328, stephanie.charlton@mville.edu