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Biology Degree

B.S. Degree in Biology

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology is designed to provide a broad background in the biological sciences. The biology degree allows students to become familiar with both the theory and practice of science.

It can help prepare biology graduates for a variety of careers in the biological sciences, as well as entry into graduate school and health professional school.

After completing foundation courses in biology, chemistry and physics, students will pursue upper-level academic study in each of the following disciplines: ecology, plant and fungi, evolutionary biology, genetics, animal physiology, and practica.

Suggested Academic Plan: Biology, B.S.

Biology Careers

The Biology degree prepares students for a variety of careers in biological, health, and environmental sciences. The degree can also be tailored to meet the specific requirements of professional programs such as medical, dental or pharmacy schools; or graduate study in the life sciences.

After Graduation

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Minors

Biology majors have the ability to minor in subjects such as Business, Information Sciences Technology, or Psychology to prepare themselves for biology-related careers such as pharmaceutical sales or data management.  Students majoring in other fields can also minor in Biology at Penn State Scranton.

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Biology Degree Photo Gallery:

Dr. Dale Holen in boat at state park

Dr. Dale Holen conducting research on the lake at Lackawanna State Park.

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Migratory Bird Field Research

Migratory bird field research being conducted by Dr. Margret Hatch at Lackawanna State Park.

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Bishop Pierce discusses the dive plan with the speleodiver

Dr. Renee Bishop-Pierce discussing a dive plan on location in Croatia.

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Dr. Byman doing field work

Small mammal field research conducted by Dr. David Byman at Lacawac Sanctuary.

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Water Ecology Field Research

Water ecology field research being conducted by Dr. Dale Holen at Lacawac Sanctuary.

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Field Station - Migratory Bird Season

Dr. Margret Hatch, Migratory bird research field station at Lackawanna State Park.

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Research, Dr. Bishop Pierce

Out on the lake conducting field research, Dr. Renee Bishop-Pierce.

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Kyle lab

Science student Kyle Walsh analyzes samples collected in a cave in Croatia looking for undiscovered lifeforms. Undergraduate research under Dr. Bishop-Pierce

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Biology Major, Nicholas Kremp, studying vegetation to determine what type of plant species are present.

Biology major Nicholas Kremp takes a closer look at some vegetation to determine what types of plant species are present.

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Field Research with Dr. Hatch

Ecology class conducting field research with Dr. Margret Hatch at Lackawanna State Park

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Field Research with Dr. Hatch

Ecology class conducting field research with Dr. Margret Hatch at Lackawanna State Park

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Lacawac Sanctuary Research Field Station

Lake Lacawac and surrounding forests of the Lacawac Sanctuary (http://www.lacawac.org/), a research field station used by Penn State biologists and students.

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Biology Degree

  • Contact Biology Faculty

Contact Biology Program Coordinator

Megan Van Etten, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Biology
[email protected]
+1 570-963-2528
Dawson Building, 212A

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