Biology: Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Veterinary

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.

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• College of Arts and Sciences
• Courses: Available courses in this department
• Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1

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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

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B.S. Biology

The Biology Program at Marywood University is designed to: (a) offer a broad-based knowledge of living forms and of modern advances in the biological sciences; (b) develop a sense of organization and continuity in nature; (c) foster an awareness of the individual’s responsibilities to the world and environment; and (d) prepare the student for professional, educational, high-technology, and industrial careers.

Our program offers sufficient flexibility to prepare students for future studies in the pharmaceutical industry, biotechnology research, environmental science, graduate school, education, and to enter the ancillary fields of the health professions, such as medical, dental, or veterinary school.

The student’s choice of elective courses in science for a graduate or professional program is based on the requirements and recommended courses of the college or university. Advisors from the Science Department will assist in these choices.

A minimum of 44 credits and 30 science elective credits for a total of 74 science credits is required for degree completion. The required courses are:

BIOL 150, 150L	General Biology I	4
BIOL 151, 151L	General Biology II	4
BIOL 410	Science Literacy Capstone	2
BIOL 446, 446L	Genetics	4
OR
BIOL 440, 440L	Molecular and Cellular Biology	4
CHEM 131, 131L	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 132, 132L	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 221, 221L	Organic Chemistry I	4
CHEM 222, 222L	Organic Chemistry II	4
PHYS 303, 303L	General Physics I	4
PHYS 304, 304L	General Physics II	4
MATH 155	Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences	3

Elect One:

MATH 211**	Calculus I	4
MATH 170	Mathematical Applications in Biology	3

Plus a minimum of 30 credits selected from:

BIOL 201, 201L	Human Gross Anatomy	4
BIOL 202, 202L	Human Physiology	4
BIOL 235, 235L	General Microbiology	4
BIOL 281	Introduction to Biotechnology	3
BIOL 305	Fundamentals of Neuroscience	3
BIOL 332, 332L	Immunology	4
BIOL 351	Evolution	3
BIOL 421, 421L	Biochemistry I	4
BIOL 422	Biochemistry II	3
BIOL 454	Undergraduate Research	2
BIOL 498	Internship	3
BIOL 499	Independent Study	1,2,3
CHEM 312	Environmental Chemistry	3
CHEM 398, 398L	Chemical Analysis	3
CHEM 499	Independent Study	1,2,3
ENVS 420, 420L	Ecology	4
MATH 212**	Calculus II	4

**MATH 211/212 is recommended for pre­-professional and graduate schools.

Other science elective courses can be taken with permission of the department chairperson.