Biology Major

College of Arts and Sciences

Degree BS, Biology

Department Chair Anthony Serino, PhD

Faculty

Angela Asirvatham, Associate Professor of Biology, DVM Madras Veterinary College; MS University of Wyoming; PhD Kent State University

Frank DiPino, Professor of Biology, BA State University of New York; PhD Marquette University

Carl J. Konecke, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biology, BS King's College; MS University of Nebraska

Stanley S. Knapich, Professor Emeritus of Biology, BS Wilkes University; MEd, DEd The Pennsylvania State University

Barbara J. McCraith, Associate Professor of Biology, BS LeMoyne College; MS Winthrop College; PhD University of South Carolina

Evelyn Neunteufel, Assistant Professor of Biology, BS St. Johns University, MS Rutgers University, PhD The City University of New York

Anthony Serino, Associate Professor of Biology, BS MS University of Scranton; PhD The Pennsylvania State University

Cosima B. Wiese, Associate Professor of Biology, BA Bucknell University; MSc, PhD The Pennsylvania State University

The biology program is designed to provide a sound background in the various major areas of the biological sciences. Given the rate and nature of the current advances, such a background requires a supporting foundation in the physical sciences, mathematics and the other liberal arts in order to adequately prepare an individual to pursue a career in the field of biology. A variety of opportunities exist for post-graduate employment in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, biotechnology, food, and chemical industries as well as in government agencies and universities.

With this foundation and the selection of appropriate elective courses, a biology major is prepared for post-graduate studies in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, podiatry, optometry, or for graduate study in various specialties in the biological sciences such as molecular biology, neurobiology, genetics, physiology, developmental biology, botany, microbiology, and ecology. A biology major is assigned an advisor who helps plan a program of courses consistent with the student's interest and career objectives. Majors in Biology must maintain at least a "B" cumulative average and a GPA of at least 3.0 to be recommended to graduate or professional schools.

Admissions Requirements:

Prospective undergraduate applicants must meet both Misericordia University's and the Biology department's admission criteria. Students must have the following criteria to be considered for acceptance into the Biology program:

1. completion of at least one year (each) of high school Biology, Chemistry and pre-Calculus

2. minimum combined SAT score of 900

3. minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75