Plunge headfirst into the world of life sciences.
From modern biology and biotech to an innovative interdisciplinary minor in psychobiology, Worcester State University’s Biology program offers students an immersive academic and pre-health experience that extends beyond the classroom.
The Biology Department at Worcester State provides you with a holistic understanding of the biological sciences through a dynamic integration of classroom learning, laboratory investigation, and, you will dig deeper into your specific area of interest, gaining the hands-on experience you need to pursue a career in a wide array of scientific fields or further study leading to a career in healthcare.
Why Study Biology 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
- Biology of Sex
- Darwinian Revolution
- Women in Science
- Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Public Health
- Neuroscience
- Kinesiology
- Endocrinology
- Wildlife Biology
- Cancer Biology
See the diverse career paths that a degree in Biology can prepare you for.
Explore a wide range of rewarding professional opportunities with your Biology Degree from Worcester State.
Where can your Worcester State Biology degree take you?
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Biology News
Biology Major Helps Fight Wildland Fires in the West
Biology major Jesse Caney might have the riskiest summer job of the Worcester State student body. He’s been on elite hotshot crews battling wildland fires in California, Utah, and Nevada–essential training for a career in fire ecology
Barnard Publishes Journal Article with Molecular Biology Students
Daron C. Barnard (Biology), with Isaac Appiah, Michelle M. Giddens and the Molecular Biology class of 2009 have recently had a paper published in the journal G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics as part of their Genomics Education Partnership
Faculty and CHIP Interns Attend American Society for Microbiology Meeting
ger Greenwell and Ellen Fynan (Biology) and their WSU-CHIP interns, Danielle Bavoux (Nursing) and Briana Vazquez (Health Sciences) attended the 50th Annual Region I Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology on October 20th and 21st.