Program Overview
Credits: 130
Our Biology program provides pre-professional education and training for students of health sciences. As a student at Niagara University, you’ll gain access to state-of-the-art labs, conduct research alongside faculty while receiving personal guidance, and gain working experience through internships and volunteer opportunities.
We will guide you with an integrated and contemporary knowledge of biology, preparing you to pursue careers in research and industry, or continue your studies with advanced education. Qualified pre-professional students seeking entry to medical school can apply for the University at Buffalo Medical School’s Early Assurance Program. NU also has coordinated programs with the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, University at Buffalo Dental School, and the School of Pharmacy for 3+4 programs.
Impactful Research
You’ll work directly with faculty scholars with research programs with a diverse range of disciplines.
Experiential Learning
Our B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences is a state-of-the-art facility, with dedicated teaching and research labs for tissue culture, microscopy, microarray analysis, and more.
Field Work
Biology majors can intern in medical, biotechnical, and environmental positions, gain experience at local hospitals, work with faculty on independent research projects, or study field ecology in the U.S. and the Caribbean.
Discovery Awaits
What You’ll Study at Niagara University
The biology curriculum strongly emphasizes hands-on learning, and incorporates lecture and laboratory formats into all levels of the program.
- General Biology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Ecology
- Microbiology
- Pathophysiology
- Bioanalytical Techniques
- Comparative Physiology
Find Your Best Self
Knowledge, Experience, and Skill Development
Scientific research for honors thesis and/or journal publication
Experimentation, data analysis, and conclusion development
Preprofessional development to enter medicine, dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy, optometry and other health sciences
Explore This Minor!
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Pursuing a minor can enhance your academic experience and broaden your expertise beyond your major field of study. The minor coursework is designed to provide foundational knowledge and specialized skills to diversity your academic credentials and future opportunities. Explore coursework for a minor in this program!
Prepare to Soar
Academic, Experiential, and Career Pathways
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