Sample Courses
- Biochemistry
- General Biology
- Genetics
- Principles of Ecology
Popular Electives
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
- Science Communication
Recent Internships
Graduating seniors each year have gone on to the NIH Postbac IRTA program. CRTA (Cancer Research Training Award, in the National Cancer Institute) provides recent college graduates who plan to apply to graduate or professional school an opportunity to spend one or two years performing full-time research at the NIH.
Career Outlook
Biology major jobs will see substantial growth through 2026. Zoologists, biochemists, medical scientists, and genetic counselors benefit from increases of 8%, 11%, 13%, and 29%, respectively. (US Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Biology Major
Why study biology at Geneseo?
The biology major provides students with the broad background necessary for various careers in the biological sciences and medicine.
Students gain an understanding of the basic principles of genetics, ecology, evolution, cell biology, and anatomy and physiology. They develop skills in scientific decision-making and written and oral scientific research presentation. The program also emphasizes an appreciation for biological diversity and stewardship for the earth.
Program Options
- BA in Biology
- BA in Biology, Adolescence Education
- BS in Biochemistry
- BS in Biology
- BS in Biophysics
- Minor in Biology
- Minor in Biomathematics
Additional Options
- 3+4 Optometry with SUNY Optometry
- 3+4 Osteopathic Medicine with NYCOM
- 3+3 Physical Therapy with Upstate Medical
- Certification in Adolescence Education: Biology and General Science (7–12) (available to Biology BA students only, not BS)
- Concentration in Natural Science with Childhood Education with Special Education (1–6)
- Concentration in Natural Science with Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B–6)
- Microcredential in Aquatic Biology
- Microcredential in Science Communication
- Honors in Biology
Program Highlights
- Courses span the molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecological levels of organization
- Labs teach designing and testing hypotheses, using modern scientific equipment, and interpreting data
- Wide range of undergraduate research opportunities
- Summer internships possible at Roswell Park Cancer Institute and Upstate Medical
- Full- and part-time summer fellowship awards available from The Geneseo Foundation to conduct research in collaboration with a faculty mentor
- Active commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the department
- Biology Mentoring Program (Biome), where first-year and transfer students meet regularly with peer mentors for guidance and advice
Example Careers
- Biotechnology
- Environmental Science
- Food Industries
- Forensic Science
- Health Professions
- Hospital Research
- Pharmaceuticals
- Public Health
- Science Writing
- Wildlife Management
Recent Grad Schools
- Cornell University
- Ohio State
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY
- University of Rochester
- University of Toronto
Recent Med Schools
- Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Indiana University School of Medicine
- Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, NYC
- Tulane University School of Medicine
- University of Buffalo Dental School
Contact Info
Susan Bandoni Muench, Professor & Chair of Biology
bandoni@geneseo.edu
ISC 332A
585-245-5309
