Biology
Program Coordinator, Dr. Kim Spaccarotella
C-138, (908) 737-3742
The Biological Sciences Program offers a B.A. degree with three options, and a B.S. Biology Degree with a Cell & Molecular Option and a Health Professions Option. A Minor in Biology is also available. The B.A. Biology Major must obtain a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) to be admitted into the Major and to graduate. The B.S. Biology Cell & Molecular option has a 3.0 GPA requirement, and the B.S. Biology Health Professions option has a 2.5 GPA requirement. All Teacher Certification programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA.
The B.A. options are traditional liberal arts degrees that prepare students for teaching in elementary or secondary schools and for life science positions in industry or government. Additionally, there is a B.A. track leading to graduate study as a Physician Assistant.
The B.S. Biology Cell & Molecular option is a degree program in the biological sciences focused on students looking to pursue advanced graduate or professional degrees within the areas of biotechnology, molecular biology, biomedical research, microbiology, medicine, etc. The choice of whether to pursue a B.A. or B.S. in Biology should be done in consultation with a faculty advisor.
The B.S Biology Health Professions Option offers science courses required for a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Students choose courses within a select specialization in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy or Physician Assistant, depending on their profession of interest. Such graduate programs have a unique set of admission requirements.
Course requirements include General Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology and Statistics as well as undergraduate volunteer work or internship experience. The proposed option includes the courses and guidance to reach such expectations.
The B.S Biology Health Professions Option students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 at time of application for acceptance as declared major. To remain in this program, students must uphold a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 as well.
Each student majoring in Biology should consult with his/her program advisor to select the appropriate degree option, and major electives for his or her respective interests and goals.
For information regarding College/program mission and student learning outcomes please see http://www.kean.edu/~sons/biology.html