Biology Majors and Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

A Becton College undergraduate Biology major offers excellent general preparation for a variety of careers, as well as for advanced graduate or medical degrees.  A student's curriculum can be designed, in conjunction with an advisor, to meet specific goals such as pre-professional or advanced degree preparation. 

Our students prepare for careers as wide-ranging as microbiologist and environmental consultant focusing on freshwater-estuarine ecosystems.  Those interested in medical fields can obtain excellent preparation for application to the medical or dental program of their choice.

Our undergraduate major is:

  • B.S. Biology

The accelerated degree programs are:

  • B.S./D.M.D. (Doctor of Dental Medicine) with UMDNJ-NJDS
  • B.S./D.C. (Doctor of Chiropractic) with New York Chiropratic College

Graduate Program

A Master of Science in Biology is offered.  The graduate program coordinator is Dr. James Salierno.

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