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Biology-related professions are almost as vast and varied as the organisms that biologists study. For some students, a biology degree is a step toward realizing their dream of medical school. Other students pursue careers as researchers, environmental scientists, forensic scientists, and microbiologists to name a few.
“As a biology major, I am encouraged to embrace academic challenges in my classes and labs so I will be well prepared for the challenges I will face in medical school and the medical profession.”
Field of Study: Biology
Division: Traditional Undergraduate
Location: Quincy, MA
Options: Major, Minor
Degrees: B.S., B.A.
At Eastern Nazarene College, our aim is to provide students with the best possible understanding of the field of biology. From marine biology to bioinformatics, students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the classroom, the lab, and the field.
Students learn from experienced faculty who are leading research in their field while remaining committed to their main focus, the success of students. At Eastern Nazarene College, students have the advantage of working in modern labs with cutting-edge equipment. As a capstone to an academically rigorous curriculum, students also take part in undergraduate research projects to broaden their understanding of biology and hone their skills.
Graduates of Eastern Nazarene College’s biology program have conducted research at Harvard Medical School, Dana Farber Cancer Center, Woods Hole National Labs and more. Eastern Nazarene biology students also work on research internationally in Belize, Guatemala, New Zealand, Hawaii, Galapagos, and others. Earning a biology degree at Eastern Nazarene College affords students the opportunity to follow their passion in the STEM field and integrate that knowledge with their beliefs and values.
Students participate in internships and research at top hospitals, universities, research facilities, and firms including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Blue Hills Rehabilitation, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital Boston, Columbia University. CVS, Genzyme, Harvard Vanguard, Idaho Fish and Game, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Massachusetts Audubon Society, Mass General Hospital, Museum of Science Boston, New England Aquarium, Peace Corps, Quest Diagnostics, Schepens Eye Institute, South Shore Natural Science Center, Tufts Medical Center, and Wolf Education Research Center, among others.
For the past 10 years, more than 80% of students who applied to graduate or professional schools were accepted. Graduates have attended schools such as Albany Medical College, University of South Alabama, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, Boston University, MGH Institute of Health Professions, Drexel University, University of New England, Suffolk University, Temple University School of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Boston, College of Staten Island, James Cook University Medical School, Georgia Tech, Northeastern University, Emory University, Indiana University, University of Pittsburgh, University of New Hampshire, University of Maryland, Merrimack College, and the University of Vermont.
Upon completion of the BS in Biology degree, graduates will be able to:
Upon completion of the BA in Biology degree, graduates will be able to:
For course descriptions, requirements, focus areas, options, and other program details see our full course catalog.
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