Biology - Mount Saint Mary College

Biology from Mount Saint Mary College is a Campus Bachelor Biology degree that prepares you for a Science career. Overview Biologists study the living world and attempt to understand the nature of life itself in all of its complexity. At the Mount, we believe that developing the knowledge and understanding requires a liberal arts education with a broad exposure to science. Biology is a dynamic area of study encompassing a variety of life science courses in the areas of microbiology, genetics, ecology, cell, molecular, and organismal biology. The life sciences require an understanding of concepts in mathematics, chemistry, and physics. The biology major is interdisciplinary in nature. The curriculum meets recently defined competencies and prepares students for entry into health-related and other graduate programs. There is, currently, a great need for science teachers both in high school and at the elementary level as science specialists. Students interested in pursuing teaching as a career should consult the Division of Education for details about courses needed to obtain certification in New York State. A 5-year program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and a Master of Science in Adolescent Education with certification to teach in New York State is also available to Mount students. Career Options Students pursuing a major in biology have many career paths available to them. In addition to the traditional careers in medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry, many allied health professions begin with a major in biology. Optometry, podiatry, chiropractic, medical technology, cytotechnology, physical therapy and careers as physicians? assistants all have biology as their foundation. Outside of the health professions there are many varied careers that include: zookeepers, museum curators, science writers, agricultural specialists, environmental consultants, genetics councilors, nutritionists, and forensic specialists to name just a few. Students who wish to develop expertise in a sub-discipline of biology, such as physiology, microbiology, immunology, ecology, etc. attend graduate school, working toward either a master of science degree (MS) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Those trained as research scientists often build careers in academia or in industry. Career Outlook The New York State Department of Labor predicts the employment prospects for persons with a bachelor?s degree in biology to be ?very favorable? through 2014. View more details on Mount Saint Mary College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Biology courses.