Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences is committed to the preparation of students for the biology of the new century. Indeed, the coming century is foreseen by many as " The Century of Biology." To prepare students to participate in this "new biology" our curriculum presents the student with the opportunity to follow different pathways by engaging in a variety of courses to acquire a broad background. All students are take a three-semester core program that encompasses biology from atoms to ecology and evolution. Students can then mold, with the advice of a faculty advisor, the remainder of their biology curriculum to meet their needs and interests.

The Department consists of biologists who are experienced teachers and world-class researchers, with interests ranging from molecular and cell biology to ecology. Undergraduate students are encouraged to work closely with the faculty by taking research courses, and graduate students begin working in a research laboratory early in their training.

An important mission of St. John's University and the department is to meet the needs of the less advantaged and to promote cultural diversity. There are programs and fellowships available for those who are qualified. These include Women in Science, Clare Boothe Luce fellowships, and the Initiative for Minority Student Development (IMSD). Research and research training are an integral component of the IMSD program.

We welcome you at St. John's. We have a faculty who are dedicated to education, but are also active in research and are known nationally and internationally. You will form bonds with students and faculty, and develop a style of thinking and analysis, that will last for a lifetime.

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