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Mount Holyoke College Biological Sciences
Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College

Biological Sciences

Online USA

Course

English

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Biological Sciences program offers an in-depth study of living organisms, their interactions, and processes. Students explore various biological topics through lectures, lab work, and research opportunities, preparing them for advanced understanding in the field. The program typically spans two years and combines practical experience with theoretical knowledge.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as biotechnology, environmental science, health care, and research. Roles may include laboratory technician, ecologist, or healthcare professional, leveraging expertise gained through the program.

Our major provides many ways of looking at living things. Core courses introduce complementary perspectives on life. Advanced courses bring students to the edge of what we know and provide a foundation for original work.

Research interests of the faculty include animal behavior, anatomy, biomechanics, cell biology, development, ecology, evolution, gene regulation, history of biology, human physiology, invasion biology, invertebrates, microbiology, molecular ecology, neurobiology, plant diversity, plant genetics, and symbiosis.

The department’s facilities include transmission electron, scanning electron, and fluorescence microscopes, image capture and processing equipment, a tissue culture room, a greenhouse, controlled environment chambers, molecular biology equipment, and several computer-equipped teaching laboratories.