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Why Study Biology at E-town?

Whether you are interested in pursuing graduate school, medical school, or in finding a rewarding job right after college, you will obtain an outstanding education that will help you achieve your goals.

Areas of Study

The Department of Biology at Elizabethtown College offers three majors, a minor, and participation in cooperative programs with professional schools and several of the College's interdisciplinary programs.

Biology Faculty Research

The faculty laboratories within the Department of Biology are thriving with research and discovery

"Big School" Opportunities
in a "Small School" Environment.

two students looking at test tubes with goggles on The Department of Biology offers a strong, research-grounded curriculum with opportunities to pursue studies in a wide variety of biology-related fields. Small class sizes, hands-on laboratory experiences, fieldwork and undergraduate research opportunities prepare you for the world beyond college, whether you are interested in pursuing graduate school, medical school or finding a rewarding job.

3 degree options offer you a strong foundation in biological sciences in your area of interest:

  • Bachelor of Science in biology with concentrations available in biology, premedical, allied health and secondary education
  • Bachelor of Science in biotechnology
  • Bachelor of Science in environmental science

Distinctions

  • Alumni include a Rhodes Scholar, two Goldwater Scholars, two Howard Hughes fellows and two NCCA Post-graduate Scholars
  • Alumni have pursued advanced degrees at Harvard, Cornell, Tufts, Johns Hopkins, the University of Virginia and the University of Pennsylvania, to name just a few
  • Hands-on training, cutting-edge instrumentation and independent study opportunities
  • Affiliations with other universities allow you to pursue your professional degree while still at Elizabethtown
  • Dissect a human cadaver in our state-of-the-art lab
  • Have papers published in respected scientific journals and present your research in oral and poster formats at professional conferences
  • Numerous opportunities for laboratory research and studies in the field, locally and abroad.

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