Charles Muirhead in the Molecular Bio. Lab.

Academic Programs

Within the Cortland Biology Program students may choose among four separate majors.  Two of these are new and are the first of their kind in SUNY.   In addition, there are several concentrations within the Biological Sciences Major if students wish to focus their curriculum. Finally, the department offers some special programs specifically designed to allow students to move easily into advanced training in a variety of areas.

Students should familiarize themselves with these programs during their freshman year, but it is not necessary to immediately decide which one to pursue. The freshman year is a time to learn about the different areas within biology and students discuss their special interests with their advisor and other faculty. Then a plan of study may be chosen that will coincide with each student's interests and will advance them toward their career goals.

Please follow some of the links below to learn about the remarkable breadth of opportunities for students interested in Biology.

Requirements for:

• The Major in Biological Sciences.
• The Major in Biomedical Sciences.
• The Major in Conservation Biology.
• The Major in Adolescence Education: Biology (Grades 7 through 12).
  
• The Major in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Environmental Science.
• The Major in Biological Sciences with preparation for
         Pre-medical/Pre-dental/Pre-veterinary Programs/Pre-physician Assistant Programs.
• The Major in Biological Sciences with preparation for Pre-physical therapy.
  
• The New York Chiropractic College "3+1" Chiropractic Program
• The Duke University 3+2 Cooperative Program in Forestry or Environmental Management.
• The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Cooperative 2+2 Program.
• The SUNY Health Science Center 2+2 Program in Medical Technology.
• The SUNY Health Science Center 2+2 Program in Cytotechnology.
• The Minor in Biological Sciences.