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Plunge headfirst into the world of life sciences.
From biotechnology to specialized minors in Psychobiology, Cellular & Molecular Bio, and Ecology–as well as concentrations in Bioinformatics and Pre-Medicine–Worcester State offers diverse options for studies across the life sciences, providing an immersive academic experience that extends beyond the classroom.
The academic programs offered at Worcester State University feature dynamic integration of classroom learning, laboratory investigation, and fieldwork. By working closely with full-time faculty, you will dig deeper into your specific area of interest, gaining the hands-on experience you need to pursue a career or further study in a wide array of scientific and healthcare fields.

Why study at Worcester State?
Small class sizes
Hands-on opportunities in every class
Engaging research alongside full-time faculty
Long-standing community partnerships
- Psychobiology
- Social Biology
- Diseases and Mankind
- Animal Biology
- Darwinian Revolution
- Women in Science
- Cancer Biology
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Public Health
- Neuroscience
- Kinesiology
- Endocrinology
- Wildlife Biology
See the diverse career paths that this degree can prepare you for.
Explore a wide range of rewarding professional opportunities with your degree from Worcester State.
Where can your Worcester State degree take you?



Meet Your Faculty

Jennifer Hood-DeGrenier
I am a cell and molecular biologist with interests in genetics, biochemistry, cancer biology, and science writing. Most of my research has been conducted using the budding yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) model system. I have investigated the role of [...]

Daron Barnard
I study the molecular mechanisms that control early development, using the African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) as a model organism. I am particularly interested in understanding the molecular and genetic mechanisms used to silence mRNAs before they [...]

Roger Greenwell
My research projects include: [...]

Aleel K. Grennan
I am a plant physiologist. My research interests is on the role of the chloroplast in plant growth and development, focusing on plant responses to changing light environments. My work encompasses plant responses to light at multiple levels – from [...]

Randall Tracy
In my own research, I continue to investigate animal adaptations to their environments and couch many of my studies within Conservation Biology. By coupling physiological to ecological studies, I am able to test competitive interactions among species [...]
News
Helping Worcester’s Youth Keep Their Educational Momentum During the Pandemic
Zakery Dabbagh ’24 was busy this summer. The first-year biology major not only attended classes but also tutored local school children as part of the pilot Woo-Labs network. With luck, and help from Dabbagh, the students’ “summer slide” won’t keep them back. When COVID-19 hit, many institutions in the Worcester community joined in an effort […]

Student-Faculty Team on the Hunt for Invasive Asian Clams in Patch Reservoir
Zoe Krouner ’21, an environmental science major who will graduate in December, doesn’t clam up when it comes to sifting through pond muck looking for invasive species. On a recent field trip at Patch Reservoir near the Worcester State campus, Krouner beached her canoe on a shrub-covered island, donned hip waders, and eagerly dug into […]

Greater Worcester Land Trust Agreement Gives Researchers Easier Access to Patch Reservoir
A new agreement between Worcester State University and the Greater Worcester Land Trust means students and faculty will have easier access to Patch Reservoir for water-quality research and other educational endeavors. The recently signed memorandum of understanding benefits Worcester State’s academic efforts while helping the land trust fulfill its mission of partnering with local academic […]

Alden Teaching Award Recipients Build Writing Skills With Scaffolding
Two Worcester State University faculty members, both recipients of the 2020 George I. Alden Excellence in Teaching Award, dove into the world of scaffolding to aid in the writing process during the annual Alden Lecture on Friday, March 26. The Alden Excellence in Teaching Award honors faculty who have inspired students and contributed notably to […]
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