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Biology, the study of life processes, is a rich and complex discipline. At Ramapo College, Biology is studied from molecular, cellular, organismic, community, and evolutionary perspectives.
The Biology major is organized to give our students a firm foundation for understanding the central principles of the study of life processes, yet it permits student flexibility to select courses which reflect their own particular areas of interest. In the core biology courses, students examine principles of change and continuity, inheritance and evolution, unity and diversity of organisms and their interaction with the environment and the impact of the environment on all life forms.
Ramapo’s well equipped modern laboratories include an environmentally-controlled greenhouse, computer rooms, computerized biology labs, computerized physiology labs, and a student honors research lab. These facilities, allow students to explore the many aspects of biology both within the context of courses and as participants in faculty research.
Graduating Biology majors:
Biology majors are prepared for graduate school, professional schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and other health-related professions. Graduates are also prepared to work in industry, education, and government settings such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection as examples. The Teacher Education Program, in Biological Science, prepares students for New Jersey State Certification to teach secondary Biology.
The Major is offered by the School of Theoretical and Applied Science and leads to a B.S. degree.
BIOLOGY/PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAM WITH RUTGERS
This program is offered jointly by Ramapo College and the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Science – School of Health Related Professions (Rutgers-SHRP). The program includes three years (full time) undergraduate education at Ramapo College followed by three years (full time) entry-level professional physical therapy education at Rutgers. At the end of the senior year of the undergraduate curriculum, which also serves as the first year of the graduate curriculum, students will receive a B.S. degree (in Biology) conferred by Ramapo College. The program terminates at the end of the second post baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree conferred by Rutgers.
Students meeting the following criteria can be admitted into the professional phase of the program at Rutgers-SHRP:
Students who do not meet the admission criteria for entry to the professional phase, but demonstrate a satisfactory grade point average and satisfactory scores on all three sections of the Graduate Record Exam, may also apply after three years of undergraduate education to the Rutgers Physical Therapy admission committee for admissions to the program through the general application process.
BIOLOGY / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
This program is jointly offered by Ramapo College and the Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences – School of Health Related Professions (Rutgers-SHRP). The program will include three years (full-time) undergraduate education at Ramapo College followed by three years (full-time) entry-level professional education at Rutgers. At the end of the senior year of the undergraduate curriculum, which serves as the first year for the professional curriculum, students will receive a B.S. degree (in Biology) conferred by Ramapo College. The program will terminate at the end of the second post baccalaureate year in a Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant degree conferred by Rutgers.
To be considered for this special program, you must make a separate application by June 1st of your sophomore year. (The application forms are available in the Dean’s Office in the School of Theoretical and Applied Science.) A student must have an overall Ramapo grade point average of 3.2 and should have completed the following courses with a grade of “C” or better:
Fundamentals of Biology I Lec/Lab
Fundamentals of Biology II Lec/Lab
Precalculus OR Calculus I
Bio-Organic Chemistry Lec/Lab
Introduction to Psychology
General Education Distribution Category Courses
College English
Studies in the Arts and Humanities
NOTE: Program requirements and admissions criteria may change as a result of changes at Rutgers that is beyond Ramapo’s control. For updated information consult https://shrp.rutgers.edu/
PHARMACY EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM (3+4)
This program is offered jointly by Ramapo College and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes three years (full time) undergraduate education at Ramapo College followed by four years (full time) of pharmaceutical education. At the end of the senior year of the undergraduate curriculum, which will also serve as the first year of the graduate curriculum, students will receive a B.S. degree (in Biology) conferred by Ramapo College. The program terminates at the end of the third post baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Pharmacy degree conferred by LECOM. Students can be accepted early admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program only upon Admission to Ramapo and must maintain the standards required for accelerated entry into the program as outlined by the agreement in what is known as the 3+4 program. Other students who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree at LECOM can apply at the end of their senior year for entry into the doctoral program.
See LECOM School of Pharmacy Early Acceptance Affiliation Agreement for further details.
MEDICAL COLLEGE EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM (3+4)
This program is offered jointly by Ramapo College and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes three years (full time) undergraduate education at Ramapo College followed by four years (full time) of osteopathic medical education. At the end of the senior year of the undergraduate curriculum, which will also serve as the first year of the graduate curriculum, students will receive a B.S. degree (in Biology) conferred by Ramapo College. The program terminates at the end of the third post baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree conferred by LECOM. Students can be accepted early admission to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program only upon Admission to Ramapo and must maintain the standards required for accelerated entry into the program as outlined by the agreement. Other students who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at LECOM can apply at the end of their senior year for entry into the doctoral program.
See LECOM School of Osteopathic Medicine Affiliation Agreement for further details.
DENTAL MEDICINE EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM
This program is offered jointly by Ramapo College and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes three years (full time) undergraduate education at Ramapo College followed by four years (full time) of dental education. At the end of the senior year of the undergraduate curriculum, which will also serve as the first year of the graduate curriculum, students will receive a B.S. degree (in Biology) conferred by Ramapo College. The program terminates at the end of the third post baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree conferred by LECOM. Students can be accepted early admission to the Doctor of Dental Medicine program only upon Admission to Ramapo and must maintain the standards required for accelerated entry into the program as outlined by the agreement. Other students who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree at LECOM can apply at the end of their senior year for entry into the doctoral program.
See LECOM School of Dental Medicine Affiliation Agreement for further details.
This is an articulated seven-year program offered by Ramapo College and Touro College of Pharmacy. The program includes three years at Ramapo and four years at Touro College of Pharmacy. After three years at Ramapo, students will begin the graduate program at Touro, and at the end of the first year of graduate studies, students will received a B.S. degree in Biology conferred by Ramapo College. At the end of their fourth year at Touro, students will receive a Doctor of Pharmacy degree conferred by Touro College of Pharmacy.
Requirements of the program:
Also recommended: Statistics, Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, and completing the required Ramapo General Education and Biology program requirements for students in articulated programs.
Please refer to the catalog of the partner school for more specific requirements.
Program Goals
Graduating Biology majors will have:
Learning Outcomes
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