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At Dean College, Biology isn’t just about textbook learning. It’s about discovery, innovation, and hands-on experience from your very first class.
Program Overview
Dean College’s Biology degree program prepares you for more than just a job; it equips you for a dynamic career in the life sciences. Through hands-on laboratory experience, small classes, and career-focused academic tracks, you’ll gain the critical thinking and technical skills that today’s employers, graduate schools, and professional programs demand.
Whether your goal is medical school, veterinary school, environmental research, biotechnology, or healthcare, a Dean Biology major or Biology minor provides the strong foundation you need to succeed.
Thanks to Dean’s investment in modern science labs and equipment, you’ll learn by doing from your very first semester. Our required internship and senior capstone project give you professional experience that sets you apart in the competitive biological sciences job market.
why choose biology at dean?
- Hands-on learning with state-of-the-art labs from day one
- Personalized support in small, cohort-style classes
- Career-focused tracks designed to prepare you for professional or graduate school
- A strong liberal arts foundation that strengthens your communication and analytical skills
- Required internship and capstone to build real-world experience
career-focused biology tracks
Dean’s Biology program offers six pre-professional tracks tailored to your career goals. Each track includes the full requirements of the Biology major plus specialized coursework.
Pre-Dental track
Gain a strong foundation in math, biology, and chemistry, along with courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and biochemistry. You’ll build the scientific background and laboratory skills essential for admission to dental school.
pre-medical track
Prepare for medical school and the MCAT exam through advanced coursework in anatomy, physiology, organic chemistry, and physics. With lecture-based and lab-based learning, you’ll gain the scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills needed for a career as a physician.
pre-nurse practitioner track
Combine biology major requirements with courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and psychology. This track equips you with the science background and patient-care perspective to pursue graduate programs in nurse practitioner studies.
pre-physical therapy track
Build the prerequisites needed for graduate study in physical therapy with courses in anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, and physics. Lab and lecture learning prepare you to support patient recovery and wellness.
pre-physician assistant track
Prepare for graduate-level physician assistant programs with coursework in biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, and psychology. Gain the mix of scientific knowledge and clinical perspective required for admission into a PA master’s program.
pre-veterinary track
Develop the academic foundation for admission to veterinary school. Courses in animal biology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and organic chemistry provide the science-based preparation to pursue a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
what you'll learn
As a Biology student at Dean, you’ll:
- Master the fundamentals of biology and chemistry
- Focus on cellular and molecular biology, the basis of medical research and the life sciences industry
- Build technical and analytical skills in hands-on lab courses
- Learn to evaluate and communicate scientific information effectively
- Apply classroom learning in a required internship and senior capstone
Biology careers & graduate pathways
A Dean College Biology degree opens doors to graduate study and careers in:
- Medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, and nursing
- Biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and biomedical research
- Public health and environmental science
- Education and science communication
frequently asked questions
What careers can I pursue with a Biology degree?
Graduates go on to careers in healthcare, veterinary medicine, research, biotechnology, public health, and graduate-level professional programs.
What makes Dean College’s Biology program different from other colleges?
Our Biology program offers small classes, modern labs, and required internships, giving you hands-on experience and personalized support from day one.
What kind of internship opportunities are available for Biology majors?
Every Biology student completes an internship, with placements in hospitals, veterinary clinics, biotech labs, and public health organizations.
Does Dean offer a Biology minor?
Yes. Students can pursue either a Biology bachelor’s degree or a Biology minor.
Can I double major or add a minor with Biology at Dean?
Yes. Many Biology majors add a minor or second major—popular options include Psychology, Health Science, or Business—to expand career opportunities.
Is the Dean College Biology program good preparation for medical school?
Yes. Our Pre-Medical track includes the prerequisites and lab experience you need for the MCAT and medical school admission.
School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Faculty
Gain valuable insights from our School of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty, who are here to help you every step of the way.
One of the perks of being a Biology major is having plenty of options for what direction you can go into. I worked as an aquaculture intern at the Barnstable Clean Water Coalition, which helped me explore new avenues of what I can do with my degree and make multiple connections that will eventually help my career.
My favorite thing about the Biology major is that I’m able to help form what it will be. I also like that we get the lab experience and that our program is small, so we’re able to have one-on-one interactions with our professors and create strong relationships with them.