College of Arts & Sciences | Department of Biology
College of Arts & Sciences | Department of Biology
Department of Biology

Biology Undergraduate Programs

The department's undergraduate programs expose students to all aspects of the life sciences, including genetics, microbiology, environmental biology and animal behavior. Students who major or minor in biology are prepared to pursue a wide range of career paths after graduation, including going onto graduate or medical school, working in research or becoming K–12 educators. 

  • A biology degree from Saint Joseph’s University exposes you to all levels of biological organization, from the sub-cellular to the broad ecosystem. Our program is built with core courses covering the fundamentals of biology, a distribution of upper-level course across the major areas of biology and free electives.

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  • As a biomedical sciences major at Saint Joseph’s University, you’ll have the opportunity to design a personalized degree in the health concentration of your choice. A rigorous and flexible curriculum covers every area of biomedical sciences and includes a variety of tracks including biotechnology, clinical science, neuroscience and physician assistant. 

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  • Saint Joseph’s biology department offers a one-of-a-kind medical laboratory science program that puts the focus on the science behind the medicine. With a versatile curriculum and a year-long internship in a medical or clinical lab, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to investigate and solve the mysteries of health.

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