| Biology |
Earn a nationally recognized degree in the study of life.
Penn State Abington’s Biology degree program with the Vertebrate Physiology option combines cutting-edge theory and hands-on laboratory training with small class sizes and individualized attention. Students learn the latest advances in a variety of relevant areas of biology including anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, developmental biology, histology, genetics, neurobiology, endocrinology, and immunology.
This major is appropriate for students interested in medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, veterinary medicine, medically-related research, and graduate study in the biological sciences.
Adding courses in non-science areas such as education, business, and technical writing is also possible by using elective credits. These additional areas would benefit students interested in careers in teaching, pharmaceutical sales, and clinical writing for pharmaceutical companies.
Opportunities to participate in original research experiences with award-winning faculty are available. The Biology faculty presently have projects underway in the fields of neurophysiology, marine biology, developmental biology, and breast cancer research.
Abington undergraduate research students have published papers in leading journals. These students have gone on to medical and graduate schools as well as employment in area pharmaceutical companies.
For More Information
Dr. Leah Devlin
Division Head, Science and Engineering
(215) 881-7560
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