The Biology Department develops in each student an appreciation for contemporary issues in biology and an understanding of the principles governing life through a laboratory-intensive curriculum taught by faculty dedicated to enriching the learning experience.
As a Biology Major, you will develop an appreciation of biology at all Levels
—From molecules to ecosystems — integrated within the context of Darwinian Evolution
Our unique combination of academic rigor and close student-faculty relationships give our graduates the
strong foundation they need for successful careers in all fields of Biology. Regardless of your specific career path, the critical thinking and hands-on laboratory and field skills that you develop while a biology major will give you a significant advantage over the competition when entering graduate programs and careers.
We know our Saints are looking for a flexible and custom education, so we created a program that does just that. From engineering to zoology, to careers in healthcare and more.
Our graduates are also successful in gaining admission to competitive graduate and professional programs. Small, faculty-taught classes focus on critical thinking and active engagement through a broad-based, laboratory-intensive curriculum. Our students have the opportunity to experience independent research, study abroad opportunities, internships, and second majors.
Siena biology majors go on to succeed in a variety of top fields including medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary, pharmacist, chiropractic, physician assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nutrition, cytotechnology, and education.
They work at respected companies like ACUMED, Advanced Scientifics, Boston Heart Diagnostics Laboratory, General Electric, GeneWiz, Life Technologies, Massachusetts General Hospital, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, NYS Police Forensics Department, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, and Regeneron.
Over 90% of Siena students who apply for medical programs are accepted, more than double the national average. In fact, The Princeton Review has ranked Siena as one of the best programs nationwide for biology majors!
Looking for hands-on learning experience that spans far outside the classroom walls? Check out some of the research our faculty and students have worked on.
We have small lecture and laboratory classes taught by faculty, not TA's! In our laboratory-intensive curriculum, students work directly with full-time faculty who are experts in their discipline.
Biology majors at Siena have numerous opportunities to work in natural settings, either in field-based courses like Ecology or by working independently with one of our faculty members conducting fieldwork.
I have been challenged to do my best work all four years in the program and I learned to not only take responsibility to learn from my mistakes, but to be proud of my accomplishments and use them as tools to acquire more knowledge.
