Biology

Susan Muench, Chair
(Integrated Science Center 332A)
biology.geneseo.edu/

HEGIS Code: 0401.00 (Biology, B.A.), 0401.01 (Biology, Adolescence Education: Biology & General Science, B.A.), 0401.00 (Biology, B.S.)

Students may not double major in both Biology and Neuroscience.

Specialization Areas

3+3 Doctor of Physical Therapy

This program is an accelerated, combined degree program with SUNY Upstate Medical University, which allows you to earn a DPT Degree in 6 years, rather than the typical 7 years.  Click here for more information.

3+4 Optometry

To meet the needs of students whose goal is to combine a liberal arts and science education with a degree in Optometry, the College has negotiated a cooperative arrangement with SUNY College of Optometry. Qualified students attend Geneseo for three years and then attend the professional program at SUNY Optometry for four years. At Geneseo, the students major in biology B.S. program. For further information refer to the Biology department program description in this bulletin.

4+4 Osteopathic Medicine

Enrolling at SUNY Geneseo in our 3+4 Osteopathic Medicine Program with the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) will allow you to receive your DO (osteopathic physician) Degree in an accelerated 7 years, rather than the typical 8 year period. Click here for more information.

Early Acceptance to Dental and/or Osteopathic Medicine Programs

Students interested in dental or osteopathic medicine have the opportunity for early admission into medical school with this three-way affordable pathway for students to attend Corning Community College (SUNY CCC) and then transfer to SUNY Geneseo, making them eligible for early acceptance into Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM).  Click here for more information.

4+3 and 3+3 Doctor of Chiropractic

4+3 Doctor of Chiropractic

(undergraduate at Geneseo, three years graduate at Northeast)

BS in biochemistry
BA/BS in biology
BS in biophysics
BA/BS in chemistry
BS in neuroscience

3+3 Doctor of Chiropractic

(first three years at Geneseo, second three years at Northeast. First year of credits at Northeast transfer back to Geneseo to complete the BS.)

BS in biochemistry
BS in biology
BS in biophysics
BS in chemistry
BS in neuroscience

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Pre-Medical Advisory Program

There is no required major for students who intend to pursue a medical degree after completing the baccalaureate program; students are advised to select a major in the area in which they have the greatest interest. To apply to most medical schools students need to take basic courses in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology and English. The Premedical Advisory Committee, which includes faculty members representing the social sciences and the natural sciences, advises pre-medical students throughout their four years of study and suggests appropriate course sequences and timing. The Committee also suggests and encourages a variety of academic and non-academic activities that will enhance applications to medical schools, keeps students aware of test dates and application requirements, sponsors seminars related to medical studies, and fosters interaction among students in all phases of the pre-med process. For further information or to seek advisement, students should consult with the program coordinator, Hristina Nedelkovska nedelkovska@geneseo.edu, ISC 257, (585) 245-6396.

Programs

• Biology, B.A.

• Biology, Adolescence Education: Biology & General Science, B.A.

• Biology, B.S.

• Biology Minor