At a Glance
What You鈥檒l Learn:
- The breadth of the biological sciences and specialized knowledge for your program track
- Fundamental lab and research skills and how to evaluate biological data
What You鈥檒l Do:
- Choose one of three program tracks: general, pre-health, or environmental biology
- Gain hands-on research experience in Bryant鈥檚 laboratories
Where You鈥檒l Go:
- Careers in the health sciences, biomedical research, pharmaceutical science, and more
- Prestigious graduate and medical schools to further your career preparation
Program Highlights
Bryant鈥檚 Biology program will prepare you for various careers in the health sciences, biomedical research, physical therapy, biotechnology, pharmaceutical science, environmental biology, food science, and industrial research.
You鈥檒l gain hands-on laboratory and research skills while learning how to evaluate biological data, draw reasonable conclusions, and apply your findings to scientific problems. Our emphasis on tailored tracks, combined with personalized mentorship from Bryant鈥檚 expert faculty members and pre-health advisors, will allow you to explore different professions throughout the field and find the right career path for you.
Choose Your Program Track
As a Biology major, you鈥檒l choose from one of three program tracks:
- General Biology
- Pre-Health
- Environmental Biology
Through our focus on specialized tracks, you鈥檒l gain a strong foundation in biology and engage with complex biological issues from multiple perspectives while also customizing your upper-level course selection to fit your career goals.
As a Biology major, you鈥檒l choose from one of three program tracks:
- General Biology
- Pre-Health
- Environmental Biology
Through our focus on specialized tracks, you鈥檒l gain a strong foundation in biology and engage with complex biological issues from multiple perspectives while also customizing your upper-level course selection to fit your career goals.
Research Opportunities
You鈥檒l have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on an independent research project or as a research assistant in one of Bryant鈥檚 state-of-the-art laboratories. Just a few of Bryant鈥檚 research opportunities include:
- Developing antibacterial compounds that hold promise in the fight against drug-resistant bacterial infections.
- Investigating measures to combat vaccine hesitancy through improved health communication strategies.
- Dissecting and mapping neural mechanism in fruit flies to better understand the underlying causes of addiction.
Stand out from the competition by presenting your research at regional and national conferences. This critical experience will serve as a major differentiator as you apply to graduate school or begin your career after graduation.
You鈥檒l have the opportunity to collaborate with faculty on an independent research project or as a research assistant in one of Bryant鈥檚 state-of-the-art laboratories. Just a few of Bryant鈥檚 research opportunities include:
- Developing antibacterial compounds that hold promise in the fight against drug-resistant bacterial infections.
- Investigating measures to combat vaccine hesitancy through improved health communication strategies.
- Dissecting and mapping neural mechanism in fruit flies to better understand the underlying causes of addiction.
Stand out from the competition by presenting your research at regional and national conferences. This critical experience will serve as a major differentiator as you apply to graduate school or begin your career after graduation.
Prepare for Graduate School
Bryant鈥檚 high-quality Biology program leads to many of our graduates going on to top graduate and pre-professional schools in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, pharmacy, forensic science, molecular biology, and more. You can begin attaining direct patient contact hours required for post-graduate programs by taking an EMT course as early as your first year.
Through a special agreement, interested applicants from Bryant are guaranteed an interview with Western New England School of Pharmacy. Additionally, our Physician Assistant Studies program has agreed to reserve two seats in each new cohort for qualified Bryant students. Bryant undergraduates who have applied to the PA program and who meet all published minimum criteria for admission will be extended a one-time offer to interview for a seat in the incoming PA class. Admission to the PA program is contingent upon a successful in-person interview and recommendation for admittance by the PA Admissions Committee.
Bryant鈥檚 high-quality Biology program leads to many of our graduates going on to top graduate and pre-professional schools in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, pharmacy, forensic science, molecular biology, and more. You can begin attaining direct patient contact hours required for post-graduate programs by taking an EMT course as early as your first year.
Through a special agreement, interested applicants from Bryant are guaranteed an interview with Western New England School of Pharmacy. Additionally, our Physician Assistant Studies program has agreed to reserve two seats in each new cohort for qualified Bryant students. Bryant undergraduates who have applied to the PA program and who meet all published minimum criteria for admission will be extended a one-time offer to interview for a seat in the incoming PA class. Admission to the PA program is contingent upon a successful in-person interview and recommendation for admittance by the PA Admissions Committee.
Sample Courses
Our curriculum consists of engaging coursework that鈥檚 designed to prepare you for your future career. Just a few sample courses include:
Biology I: Principles of Biology
SCI 251
Biology II: Organismal Biology
SCI 253
Physics I: Introductory Physics
SCI 264
Ecology
SCI 351
Genetics
SCI 363
Organic Chemistry I
SCI 365
Global Health Challenges
SCI 466
Where Our Students Go
Our graduates go on to major healthcare organizations and prestigious graduate programs, including:
- Alnylam Pharmaceuticals
- Atlantic Dermatology Associates
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- MEDITECH
- Tufts Medical Center
- Florida State Medical School
- Northeastern University Nursing Program
- University of New England Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
- University of Notre Dame Master of Global Health Program
- University of Vermont Medical School
- Yale University Physician Associate Program