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Biology

D’Youville College offers both bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees in biology. The curriculum for each degree offers a solid foundation in the discipline plus many electives, allowing you to pursue your own interests and career objectives.

Dr. Olivieri instructs a studentIn addition to the strong liberal arts core, all biology students take introductory biology, general and organic chemistry, genetics, biochemistry and molecular cell biology. Electives include human anatomy and physiology, human gross anatomy, microbiology, invertebrate zoology, ecology, evolution, microscopic anatomy, immunology, comparative anatomy, comparative physiology, developmental biology, endocrinology, and marine biology. Students in the BS program also take introductory calculus and physics.

Research Opportunities

For students interested in research experience, internships are available at several high-profile institutions including Roswell Park Cancer Institute and the Hauptman Woodward Research Institute. Research opportunities with our science faculty will give you an excellent introduction to the world of research, allowing you the opportunity to collect and interpret data. Many students receive National Science Foundation stipends, and also present their projects at international conferences.