The mean annual wage for is over $90,000 in the U.S.
Students have access to a wide variety of courses, from marine biology to immunology, that prepare students for successful careers in health and science.
Program Benefits
- Field study opportunities are available in Florida, Costa Rica, and other areas while researching local habitats.
- ´å»¨ÂÛ̳ students complete valuable internships at area hospitals, doctors’ and dentists’ offices, veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and environmental firms.
- All students have the opportunity to design, conduct, and present original research in collaboration with faculty at academic festivals and international professional conferences.
- The environmental studies specialization program prepares students for employment with non-governmental organizations, government agencies, consulting firms, or companies involved in research and development.
- Students can become a 7-12 grade biology teacher through our adolescent education program where they learn the fundamentals of both education and biology to prepare for the New York State Teacher Certification Examinations.
- ´å»¨ÂÛ̳'s student chapter of the National Science Teachers' Association helps future teachers network and connect with resources and activities to enhance their professional opportunities.
Degree and Program Options
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BS Biology/MS Cytotechnology Dual Degree
We offer a combined biology/cytotechnology program, which includes a partnership with Buffalo's Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Once students finish their biology degree at ´å»¨ÂÛ̳, they participate in specialized coursework at Roswell for 12 months. Upon completion of this five year program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam.
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Career Outlook
Our program prepares students for further education and impactful careers in the medical and science fields. Graduates have a strong track record for admittance into medical, dental, and veterinary schools, as well as other prestigious graduate programs across the country.Â
- Physician
- Pharmacist
- Veterinarian
- Dentist
- Wildlife biologist
- Research scientist
- Environmental lawyer
- Land management and park service supervisor
- Forensic scientist
- Genetic counselor
- Food chemist
Recent Graduates’ Jobs
- Chemist, Severn Trent Laboratories
- Environmental Policy Enforcement, US Army Corps of Engineers
- Fisheries Biologist, Alaskan Observers Inc.
- Researcher, IBM Life Sciences Division
- Research Technologist, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Research Interns, National Institute of Health
Our graduates have pursued many graduate programs, including
- Boston College Graduate Program in Forensic Studies
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Portland State University Graduate Program in Chemistry
- University of Buffalo Graduate Program in Chemistry
- University of Michigan Graduate Program in Chemistry
- University of Rochester Graduate Program in Chemistry
- University of Rochester Graduate Program in Epidemiology
- Wegman’s School of Pharmacy