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Biology: Biomedical Sciences
- 120 Credits
- School of Health and Natural Sciences
- Westchester
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Biology Overview
The Biology B.S. degree with a concentration in Biomedical Sciences is an ideal track for students interested in careers in medicine, dentistry and scientific research. The coursework fulfills the prerequisite requirements for most medical, dental and graduate schools in biology and prepares students for postgraduate admission exams including the MCATs, DATs, and GREs. The biology curriculum emphasizes critical thinking skills, quantitative reasoning and authentic research experiences.
Students are required to complete at least one semester of research with a faculty mentor. Areas of faculty research include:
· Mechanisms of neuroprotection
· Developmental neurobiology
· Assembly of synaptic contacts
· Chromosome stability
· Vascular biology
· Plant pathogenesis
Core research equipment and facilities include:
· DNA sequencer
· HPLC system
· Fluorescence microscopes
· Tissue culture facility
· Microinjection and electroporation system
· Real-time PCR machine
· Green house
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Career Opportunities
The Biomedical Sciences sets up students to apply to:
- Medical School
- Dental School
- Physician Assistant Programs
- Graduate Schools in Biological Sciences
Students with a B.S. degree in Biomedical Sciences may also work as research technicians in academic or pharmaceutical research laboratories
Learn about the Biology Major Tracks
Dr. Renee Haskew Layton describes the biology major tracks at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê.
Meet Roodley Francois '23: Undergraduate Student Commencement speaker, School of Health & Natural Sciences
Roodley Francios, a biology major, was selected as the undergraduate speaker at the 2023 School of Health and Natural Sciences commencement ceremony. Listen to his powerful speech.
Meet RJ- a Biology Major at Mercy
Mercy undergraduate RJ Bradley-Ortiz is excited to finally be back on campus and in the science lab. She is also thankful for where her Mercy degree is taking her and looks forward to the future!
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The Mercy Advantage
- Full-time or part-time enrollment
- Meaningful academic advising from faculty
- Cell culture facility
- DNA sequencer
- Participate in cooperative education
- Preparation for Medical College Admission Test
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Alumni Spotlight
Mike Berrios, Biology class of 16’, was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and immigrated to the United States with his family while he was still a baby. He is currently a medical student at SUNY Downstate, class of 2022.
"Studying at °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê allowed me to develop a very strong foundation in the biological sciences that has allowed me to integrate molecular biology with pharmacology, physiology, and pathology in a way that helps everything make sense. This has made learning medicine more interesting, wholesome, and complete with less memorization and more understanding."