Biology
Explore the Complexity of Life—From Cells to Ecosystems. Biology courses emphasize data analysis and problem solving, along with broad scientific literacy, basic biological laboratory techniques and computer applications.
The Biology in Health Sciences sequence prepares students to enter the professional world by providing skills and knowledge for success in post-professional schooling (Medical School, Graduate School), or employment in scientific industry. Each student works with a faculty advisor to choose elective courses that best match her post-baccalaureate goal. Students who are interested in moving into environmental science, conservation or ecology are recommended to take the Environmental Science sequence.
The Human-Biology Pre-Dietetics, Human-Biology Pre-Occupational Therapy or Human-Biology Pre-Pharmacy concentrations offer focus within these specific areas of study.
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Biology program.
View additional sample plans for Human-Biology Pre-Dietetics, Human-Biology Pre-Occupational Therapy or Human-Biology Pre-Pharmacy concentrations offer focus within these specific areas of study.
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Explore the Complexity of Life—From Cells to Ecosystems. Biology courses emphasize data analysis and problem solving, along with broad scientific literacy, basic biological laboratory techniques and computer applications.
The Biology in Health Sciences sequence prepares students to enter the professional world by providing skills and knowledge for success in post-professional schooling (Medical School, Graduate School), or employment in scientific industry. Each student works with a faculty advisor to choose elective courses that best match her post-baccalaureate goal. Students who are interested in moving into environmental science, conservation or ecology are recommended to take the Environmental Science sequence.
The Human-Biology Pre-Dietetics, Human-Biology Pre-Occupational Therapy or Human-Biology Pre-Pharmacy concentrations offer focus within these specific areas of study.
View a sample program plan to see what courses you'll take in our Biology program.
View additional sample plans for Human-Biology Pre-Dietetics, Human-Biology Pre-Occupational Therapy or Human-Biology Pre-Pharmacy concentrations offer focus within these specific areas of study.
Mount Mary University’s Human Biology major, Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration emphasizes scientific inquiry and brings real-world experience into the classroom and laboratory to prepare you to achieve personal and professional success. As a Human Biology major with a Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration, you’ll get to participate in many hands-on labs, as well as undergraduate research projects. The major prepares you for success in healthcare, research, writing, education, public health or management careers.
Mount Mary University offers a Biology post-baccalaureate certificate in General Biology or Biology Education to those who have already completed a bachelor's degree.
Certificate Requirements: Requirements for the Biology post-baccalaureate certificate are the same as for the traditional biology major. If you wish to teach biology at a middle or high school, you may need complete an Education certificate as well.
Take the Next Step: To learn more about the Biology post-baccalaureate certificate program, contact our Admission Office.
Christine Hoffmann, DC, MHA
Assistant Professor of Sciences
Phone: (414) 930-3361
Email: hoffmanc@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Anatomy, Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Neurobiology
Brooke Greiner
Assistant Professor of Biology
Phone: (414) 930-3379
Email: greinerb@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Neurobiology, Cognitive Neuroscience, Biophysics, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Amy Zientek, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biology
Phone: (414) 930-3149
Email: zienteka@mtmary.edu
Expertise: Secondary Science Education, Urban Education, Culturally Responsive Practices, Biological Sciences, Undergraduate Research, Chemistry, Biochemistry
The median annual wage for Biology majors is $71,000 per year, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. An undergraduate Biology degree lets you can pursue entry-level positions. With advanced study, you could become a chiropractor, dentist, doctor or veterinarian.
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