Biology
Bachelor of Science
Biology plays a role in some of the greatest discoveries.
The multidimensional field offers promising careers in medicine, ecology, agriculture, sports fitness, genetics, research, biotechnology, industry, and more. The study of life on earth is as varied as life itself. At Nazareth University, you are mentored by biologists who guide you to understand biology's basic principles, discoveries, and theories. Learn how to develop the habits of a biologist — accurate observation, measurement, and analysis. You are also encouraged to think independently. Learning becomes less structured as you progress through the program.
Highlights
Conduct research with faculty during your very first year at Nazareth
Gain hands-on experience with research-grade, state-of-the-art instrumentation
Organize cutting edge research in our three-climate greenhouse and outdoor garden
Work in the lab and in the field to tackle problems in scope from micro to global
Career Paths
- Biologist
- Medical doctor
- Veterinarian
- Dentist
- Osteopath
- Environmental analyst
- Forensic pathologist
- Geneticist
- Toxicologist
Employers/Graduate schools
- Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
- Strong Memorial Hospital
- University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
- Washington VA Medical Center
Partnership with Northeast College of Health Sciences
Students have the opportunity to receive guaranteed admission to Northeast College of Health Sciences (formerly New York Chiropractic College) and a merit scholarship. Learn more »
Scholarship to Teach
Nazareth University's Noyce STEM Teacher Scholarship provides tuition support, paid research experience, mentorship, seminars, STEM teaching field experience, and more for students who want to teach science or math in a high-need school district.
900
square-foot general biology lab
$1.2M
anatomy and physiology laboratory complete with a six-table human gross anatomy dissection suite
Top 20
ranked science labs in the nation by The Princeton Review
Program Details
- Great technology at Peckham Hall, including PCR and electrophoretic equipment, digital imaging, and GPS systems.
- Special community projects and partnerships such as Science Days at the Rochester Museum and Science Center, the Science Olympiad at local schools, and internships to study abroad.
- Excellent pre-medical, pre-veterinary, and pre-dental programs.
Undergraduate Research Topics
- Cell structure and function, both 2D and 3D microscopy
- Bioinformatics
- Toxicology and phytoremediation
- Animal energetics and digestive function
- Stream ecology and GPS
Program Director
Alumni Spotlight
Max Randolph ‘16
Max landed his post-Naz goal: Going to Cornell’s vet school, ranked top in the nation. “I feel very prepared, from my classes and from my experiences,” says Randolph, a biology major with minors in chemistry and pre-veterinary studies. Lab classes capped at 16 students gave him hands-on experiences, even using sophisticated equipment such as a nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer. His advisor’s encouragement led him to a zoo internship that led to research with a Cornell veterinarian. “Your professors know you and know what you’re interested in.”