{"id":4,"date":"2012-06-21T20:51:27","date_gmt":"2012-06-21T20:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/biology\/home\/"},"modified":"2024-04-19T15:12:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T19:12:26","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-programs\/biology\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Biology?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, from molecular biology and genetics to ecology and evolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Biology student at Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University, you will seek to learn the answers to questions such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do cells function and communicate with each other?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the mechanisms of genetic inheritance?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do species evolve over time?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What makes biology at Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University different?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University offers a strong Biology program with a variety of specializations, including forensic science, pre-medicine, and pre-veterinary medicine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a Peacock in the Biology program, you will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including a new science building with wet and dry labs, a greenhouse, and a tissue culture lab. Additionally, you have the opportunity to engage in research projects with faculty members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter&#8217;s University has a strong track record of success for Biology graduates. Many graduates go on to pursue successful careers in healthcare, research, education, and other fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peacocks studying Biology at Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University can take courses such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cell and Molecular Biology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetics<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Principles of Anatomy and Physiology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ecology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immunology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Botany<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What can I do with a biology degree?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biology degree<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University will prepare you for a variety of careers in healthcare, research, education, and other fields. You will have the skills necessary to be successful in whichever career path best meets your interests.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peacocks with a Biology degree can pursue successful careers such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physician<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Scientist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Genetic Counselor<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conservation Biologist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regulatory Affairs Specialist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Health Officer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forensic DNA Analyst<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Computational Biologist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After earning a Biology degree from Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University, you will be equipped to follow the right path and find success in a wide range of fields.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Concentration in Forensic Science<\/h3>\n<p>The concentration in Forensic Science allows students to obtain a science-oriented degree that is supported by professional courses in forensic science and criminal justice within the context of a liberal arts education. The field of forensic science is recognized as a respected discipline among scientists and others in criminal justice, chemistry, biology and physics. This concentration, offered through the Department of Biology, is built upon the foundation of the University\u2019s well-established programs in biology, chemistry, criminal justice and psychology.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saintpeters.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/blogs.dir\/4\/files\/2012\/06\/41560342984_ece859f03a_o-2.jpg\" alt=\"Biology Research\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" align=\"right\" size-full=\"\" wp-image-518=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Special learning opportunities<\/h3>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #21618c;\">Research<\/strong>: Due to the diverse interests of the faculty (all of whom hold Ph.D.s) individual opportunities for study and research are available in microbiology, physiology, developmental biology, invertebrate zoology, parasitology, genetics, cell and molecular biology, plant biology and ecology.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #21618c;\">Pre-Professional Programs:<\/strong> Students interested in healthcare fields (such as pre-medicine, pre-veterinary and pre-dental) are encouraged to major in one of the natural sciences which include coursework in chemistry, biology and physics required for admission to those professional schools. The Health Careers Advisor, Dr. Katherine Wydner, guides students in planning for health-related careers.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #21618c;\">Pre-Med Program:<\/strong> Through affiliations with Rutgers University, Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s offers joint degree programs for highly motivated students with strong academic records. These accelerated programs lead to degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physical therapy, and medical laboratory science. Our newest partnership is with the Ross University School of Medicine (RUSM). This partnership has created an educational pathway to study medicine at RUSM and qualified students may receive a scholarship covering tuition for their first semester.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"color: #21618c;\">The Transformative Experiences (TREX) Program:<\/strong> (NSF #1832464) is an NSF supported opportunity for students in STEM majors (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics) to engage in a paid STEM internship experience that also counts for academic credit.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Choose elective courses to support your career goals<\/h3>\n<p>Perhaps you\u2019d like to work in <a href=\"\/pre-med-pre-dental\/\">medicine<\/a>? Or maybe the exciting field of <a href=\"\/clinical-laboratory-sciences\/\">medical laboratory science<\/a>?\u00a0 Or do you gravitate toward <a href=\"\/biology\/curriculum\/#forensic\">forensic science<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Whatever your interest you can choose electives and special research projects to provide the in-depth learning experience needed for your career, professional and graduate studies, and advanced research.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It encompasses a wide range of disciplines, from molecular biology and genetics to ecology and evolution. As a Biology student at Â鶹´«Ã½AVPeter\u2019s University, you will seek to learn the answers to questions such as: How do cells function and communicate with each other? 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