Biological sciences span a wide range of interests that includes anatomy and physiology, molecular biology, ecology and evolution, and health-related biology. With a strong foundation in the basic principles of biology, you will have many career options available to you.
If you wish to pursue a career in a health-related profession, Felician University offers several accelerated, pre-professional programs with cooperating professional schools. These programs include: Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Respiratory Therapy Technology, Medical Imaging Sciences, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Audiology, and Podiatry.
Pre-Medicine and Pre-Veterinary: St. George’s University and Felician University offer students an opportunity to obtain a BS/MD or BS/DVM degree through a joint degree program. Qualified students are able to pursue a career in medicine or veterinary medicine at St. George’s University following successful completion of a Biology Degree at Felician University. Qualified students meeting the requirements for acceptance are admitted into the MD or DVM program at St. George’s University. For more information, please contact the Office of Admissions at 201. 355-1465.
Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Minor in Biology – 19 credits in biology courses
- Concentration in Biochemistry – 49 credits in biology and chemistry courses to prepare for entry into graduate programs and careers such as pharmacology, biotechnology, and chemical analysis.
FIESTA Program
Fostering Inclusive Excellence for STEM Achievement (FIESTA) Program
Discover our FIESTA Program which is designed to improve the success of STEM majors with the goal of graduation and success after college. You will have the opportunity to:
- ATTEND a 2-week Summer Bridge program in August with fellow STEM majors.
- ENHANCE your college readiness and academic success
- EARN 3 tuition-free college credits over the summer in an Introduction to STEM course AND receive a $1,000 stipend.
- LEARN from hands-on STEM experiences, Peer Led Tutoring and academic support
- GAIN access to a year-round STEM Resource Center with professional development, internship, and paid research assistant opportunities
To join you must be an incoming freshman or transfer student majoring in STEM. Click here to complete the application. To learn more please contact the Tushar Triveidi, FIESTA Program Administrator, at TrivediT@felician.edu / (201) 559-6145
Points of Interest
- Plan and execute an original, hands-on research project in your senior year. You will complete this one-semester project in either biology or chemistry under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
- Get a head start when applying to post-graduate programs! Qualified candidates receive departmental letters of reference.
- Haven’t decided on a career direction? Switch easily between the biology major and our pre-professional programs, and vice versa, with our flexible curriculum.
- Gain practical experience in laboratory techniques in our newly renovated laboratories.
- Learn to think critically about complex scientific matters and ethical consequences as you prepare for the many challenges of modern society.
- Develop an appreciation of Catholic/Franciscan values as they relate to the practitioner of science.
