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Department of Biology

From molecules to ecosystems, biology is at the forefront of understanding and enhancing our world. The Department of Biology at Georgian Court University brings learning about this discipline to life in a hands-on, relevant way.

About

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.

Undergraduate Programs

Full-time Faculty​

Brunella Bowditch

Brunella Bowditch, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology School of Arts & Sciences Jeffries Hall (202) bbowditch@georgian.edu 732-987-2377
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Carolyn Bergman

Carolyn A. Bergman, Ph.D.

Associate Professor & Chair of Biology School of Arts & Sciences Jeffries Hall (203) cbergman@georgian.edu 732-987-2372
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Jean Parry

Jean Parry, Ph.D.

Associate Professor School of Arts & Sciences Jeffries Hall (136) jparry@georgian.edu 732-987-2370
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Jessica Lisa

Jessica A. Lisa, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology School of Arts & Sciences Jeffries Hall jlisa@georgian.edu
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Deposit Deadline Extended to June 1

Georgian Court University has extended the deposit deadline to June 1 in response to the U.S. Department of Education announcement concerning delayed data availability from the revised Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Additionally, deposits are also refundable up to June 1. Click here for more information about the deposit extension.