It is the aim of the department of biology: (1) to give the student a knowledge of organisms and the biosphere; (2) to prepare the student for advanced studies in the biological sciences, the medical, dental, para medical, allied health, and other professional fields; (3) to prepare the student to teach the natural sciences on the secondary level. Career paths include:
- Health and allied health professions
- Biotechnology
- Pharmaceuticals
- Research and development
- Teaching
- Environmental research and applications
- Agricultural sciences and agribusiness
- Law
- Business
- Forensic sciences
- Scientific equipment and supplies
- Manufacturing and sales
- Biological research
- Neuroscience
- Clinical laboratory science
- Respiratory, physical, and occupational therapy
- State and federal governmental science agencies
Opportunities for Graduate Studies:
- M.A./Ph.D. in biological and related sciences
- M.D./D.O./D.D.S./V.D.M./D.M.D./O.D./
- Pharm.D./D.C./P.T./D.P.M.
- M.B.A.
- L.L.D.
Recent Graduates and Job Placements:
- University of Pennsylvania Medical School, research assistant, department of physiology
- Johns Hopkins University Medical School
- University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School
- Dartmouth College of Medicine, M.D./Ph.D.Program
- Pennsylvania State College of Medicine, Hershey
- IBAH Pharmaceuticals, clinical research analyst
- University of Southern California Dental School
- The Commonwealth Medical College
- Misericordia University - Nursing
- Virginia Commonwealth University - PhD Molecular Biology and Genetics
- King's College -M.S. Health Care Administration
- Drexel University
- Central Washington University
- Des Moines University of Medicine
- State University of New York
- Marywood University
- Princeton University
- Thomas Jefferson University
- Ross University School of Medicine
- The Commonwealth Medical College
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine,
- West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- New York Chiropractic College
- University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School
- Bastyr University of Naturopathic Medicine - Midwifery
- Pennsylvania College of Optometry
- Temple University School of Dental Medicine
- University of Edinburgh Veterinary School
- Lancaster Labs - Chemist
- Northwest Area School District - Science Teacher
- Sanofi-Aventis Group - Meninge Manufacturing Tech II
- Giza Geoenvioronmental, Inc. - Environmental Scientist II
- MEA, Inc. - Associate Environmental Scientist
- Mount Sinai Medical Center