B.S. in Biology

Explore your many options as an undergraduate biology major

As a Biology major, you have numerous opportunities to engage in firsthand research and work alongside professional scientists.

Contemplating a career in the health professions or biomedical sciences? USJ’s outstanding Biology curriculum offers courses in the fields of ecology, biotechnology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, zoology, plant biology, and more.

Understanding research, writing proposals and reports, and presenting research information to others are all components that are threaded throughout our curriculum. Qualified students may work with our faculty in laboratory or field research projects. Among the University’s ten laboratories are the refurbished Biology labs, designed to enhance the research and learning opportunities for both the University and professional communities.

What kind of faculty/student research projects can you do in the fields of science while at USJ, even beginning your first year? Watch Assistant Professor of Biology Carol Millard, ’91 and Leandra Gillett ’22 share their research, here.

If you qualify, you can move through our Accelerated Master of Biology program, participate in our pre-pharmacy plan of study, or move right into a physical therapy doctoral program through a dual degree program with the University of Hartford.

The University of Saint Joseph is the premier private university in Connecticut for future in-demand professionals in health care and social services, education, digital media, and the sciences. Located minutes from major corporate headquarters and renowned medical and research facilities, USJ offers students programs that directly link coursework, theory, and evidence with placements in workplace settings, providing them the experience needed to rise above the stiff competition when they enter the job market. Rated #2 in Connecticut among National Universities in Best Value by U.S. News & World Report, a USJ degree is a proven credential for undergraduates seeking a traditional New England college setting with exceptional NCAA Division III athletics and a strong sense of community. For graduate students ready to learn more and earn more, USJ offers online, hybrid, and on-ground master and doctoral programs with innovative modular curricula that attract students from around the world.