Biology

Explore God’s Living World

Learn to work and think like a scientist while developing an appreciation for biological complexity apparent at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population and ecosystem levels.

Integrate Faith & Science

The mission of the Department of Biology at Houghton is to provide students with the opportunity to explore the living world of God’s creation, in all its intricacy and diversity, within the tradition of the liberal arts.

Infinite Complexity

Houghton biology major Wesley Payette shares about his experience learning more about the world and God through his studies, including off-campus trips to Alaska and Costa Rica.

Courses of Study

»Biology Major

»Biomedical Sciences Major

»Environmental Science Major

»Exercise Science Major

»Neuroscience Major

Biology Major with…

Forestry Emphasis
Pre-Pharmacy Emphasis (BA)
Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis (BA)

Pre-Health Professions

Pre-Medical
Pre-Nursing
Pre-Veterinary
Early Medical School Agreement

Minors available in Biology and Forestry

Prepare for your future

Whether you wish to pursue research opportunities in public health or molecular biology; engage in a professional health care career as a doctor, dentist or physical therapist; or find your calling as a science teacher or lab technician, a Houghton degree in biology will prepare you well.

Research opportunities

We are committed to excellence in our teaching and research programs and strive to cultivate the ability of each student.

Experienced biology faculty

Our biology faculty all have doctorates in their fields. Their areas of specialization include molecular biology, cell biology, ecology, botany, behavior ecology, immunology, microbiology and biological oceanography.

Careers in Biology

A Houghton degree in biology opens doors to a variety of careers.

What They’re Doing

Cardiopulmonary technician
College science professor
Dentist
Director of clinical ethics
Environmental engineer
Forester
High school teacher
Medical missionary
Optometrist
Physician assistant
Physician
Physical therapist
Research assistant
Soil and water district engineer
Veterinarian

Grad schools attended

Arcadia University
Boston University
Cornell University
Dalhousie University
Drexel University
Framingham State College
Hahnemann Medical School
Hershey Medical College
Johns Hopkins University
Miami University (Ohio)
Michigan State
New York Chiropractic College
Old Dominion University
Penn State
Rochester Institute of Technology
Roswell Park Institute
SUNY Binghamton
SUNY Brockport

SUNY Buffalo
Syracuse University School of Environmental
Science and Forestry
Temple University
Tufts University
University of Buffalo
University of Bridgeport
University of Connecticut
University of Delaware
University of Medicine and Dentistry (New Jersey)
University of Ottawa
University of Rochester
University of Tennessee
University of Vermont
University of West Virginia
Utah State University
Yale University

Faculty & Staff

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