Academic Programs of Study
Biology: Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Veterinary
Bachelor of Science - BS
- Pre- Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Veterinary studies
- Prepare students for future studies in a variety of areas
- Study living forms and of modern advances
Prepare for a Variety of Career Option with a Biology Pre-professional Degree
Marywood's three biology tracks prepare students for careers in the health sciences field (medical, dental, and veterinary). The program advances students' knowledge of careers in the health sciences through academic advisement, tutoring services, workshops, and symposia. Our faculty guide their students through the application process and provide assistance with personal statements, and preparation for interviews.Description
The Biology Program at Marywood University is designed to:
- offer a broad base knowledge of living forms and of modern advances in the biological sciences;
- develop a sense of organization and continuity in nature;
- foster an awareness of the individual's responsibilities to the world and environment and
- prepare the student for professional, educational, high-technology and industrial careers.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Biology pre-professional track is designed for the highly qualified, student who wishes to pursue admission to medical, dental or veterinary studies. The program also offers sufficient flexibility to prepare students for future studies in law, business administration and education, and to enter the ancillary fields of the health professions.
More About This Degree
- Learn more about this program or visit the Science website.
- College of Arts and Sciences
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
Christopher Brey, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Courses: ● BIOL 302/502 Bioinformatics ● BIOL 383/583 Emerging Medicine & Technologies ● BIOL 446/546 Genetics ● BIOL 234 Intro. to Cell Molecular Biology & Nutrigenomics ● BIOL 520 Graduate Literature Review ● BIOL 150/151 General Biology Lab
Krista Wargo
Laboratory Instructor
Courses: General Biology Lab I and II, Microbiology and Immunology labs
Sara Melick
Instructor
Courses: Ecology, Resource Conservation, Physical Science, Principles of Biology Research
Michael C. Kiel, Ph.D.
Professor of Biology & Biotechnology
Courses: Molecular & Cellular Biology, Cell Culture, General Biology, DNA Forensics, Human Evolution
The $6.4 million Center for Natural and Health Sciences is equipped with four large laboratories, a newly renovated Biotechnology research lab, an environmental wet laboratory, a greenhouse, three computer laboratories, and a multi-media auditorium.
This program is designed to prepare the students for professional, educational and industrial careers. Students are provided with a broad base knowledge of living forms and a sense of the organization and continuity that exists in nature. Students are also provided with a working understanding of the latest advances in biology. The pre-professional programs in Biology are designed for the student who wishes to pursue admission to medical, dental or veterinary studies. The program is structured for highly qualified, science-oriented students who may be planning to enter the various professions of medicine, including that of physician, dentist, osteopath, veterinarian, or researcher. The program also offers sufficient flexibility to prepare students for future studies in law, business administration and education, and to enter the ancillary fields of the healing professions.
Undergraduate Admissions Requirements
- Official SAT and/or ACT scores
- Completed application
- Essay
- Official transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
