Biological Sciences
College of Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Science
Moore Biology Hall, Room 127
570-422-3725
www.esu.edu/biol
About the Programs
The Department of Biological Sciences offers undergraduate degrees under a number of different rubrics. The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology offer a broad foundation based on a core curriculum. With this education, an individual has a wide range of career opportunities or may proceed on to graduate school. Individuals may change careers later in life with minimal retraining required.
Are you interested in...
- Laboratory activities
- Field research and observation
- Organizing and presenting data
- Learning how biological systems interact
- Human biology / anatomy
- Animal and plant biology
Choose Biology at ESU
- Multiple concentrations
- Small advanced class sizes and personalized attention
- Well-equipped laboratories
- Practical field experiences
- Qualified, experienced faculty
Career Potential
- Research biologist
- Laboratory technician
- Medical professions
- Environmental conservation
- Forensic biologist
Career Settings
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Healthcare providers
- Environmental firms
- Food processing and safety departments
- Agriculture
- State and local government
- Universities and colleges
More detailed career information is available from the department.
Freshmen must meet the following requirements:
Entrance requirements:
- Combined SAT score 1100, ACT Score of 24;
- High school GPA of at least 3.6;
- College-prep curriculum (preferable honors) that includes 4 years of English, 4 years of Mathematics, 3 years of science including 1 year each of biology, chemistry and physics;
- Class ranking in top 20 percent; and
- Permission of the Pre-Medicine Coordinator
Students who do not meet the above requirements, but whose academic performance (after 30 SH minimum) meet the QPA requirements for the concentration may request permission to transfer into the concentration from the Pre-Medicine Coordinator. Students will be evaluated after their junior year by the Pre-Medicine Committee. Students transferring from other schools or from other majors/concentrations should meet the same academic standards for college coursework.