Department of Biology

Courses within the Department of Biology incorporate learning about biological organization, laboratory use, scientific writing, and independent research. You’ll work very closely with our top-notch team of faculty members to ensure that you grasp coursework and understand how it translates into real-world applications. Countless opportunities for service learning exist along the way, as do opportunities to apply the university’s signature Mercy core values.

Graduates are equipped to pursue careers in medicine, health care, dentistry, physical therapy, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, environmental, and veterinary fields, to name a few. The foundations imparted here are a strong starting point, and our team is dedicated to ensuring its programs truly benefit each student.