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Biology, the study of life processes, is a rich and complex discipline. At Ramapo College, Biology is studied from the 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.
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
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.
DENTAL MEDICINE PROGRAM WITH RUTGERS SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE
This is an articulated seven-year program offered by Ramapo College and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) . The program includes three years at Ramapo and four years at RSDM. After three years at Ramapo, students will begin the program at Rutgers, and at successful completion of the first year of Dental School, students will receive a B.S. degree in Biology conferred by Ramapo College. At the end of their fourth year at Rutgers, students will receive a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree conferred by Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.
Requirements of the program;
While at Ramapo, students are required to have a minimum science and overall GPA of 3.5 and no withdrawals or incompletes in the following courses:
Fundamentals of Biology 1 and 2 with labs
General Chemistry 1 and 2 with labs
Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 with labs
Physics 1 and 2 with labs
Students need to also complete the Ramapo College General Education requirements and the required courses in the Biology major before matriculating to RSDM. The DAT must be taken before January 1 of the entering year and a minimum score of 20 is required in Chemistry, Biology, and Organic Chemistry and in the Academic Average.
To apply for this program, students need to submit a request Dr. Rena Bacon (rbacon@ramapo.edu) Director of the Articulated Degree Program in the beginning of their sophomore year at Ramapo.
For further information please see the RSDM website at https://sdm.rutgers.edu/admissions/predoctoral-admissions/bs-dmd-program
PHARMACY PROGRAM AT TURO COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
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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