Natural Sciences BS
What Makes It Great
• Majors in Biochemistry, Biology, and Natural Science. Minors in biology and
chemistry. Specializations are available which include environmental studies,
provisional New York State teaching certification, health sciences, individualized
studies and forensic science.
• Special advisement for students interested in pre-professional studies in
medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.
Degrees Offered
• BS - Biochemistry: Emphasize an integration of chemistry and biology,
opening the door for a concentration in a pre-medical specialization, forensics
science, or cellular and molecular biology. Many graduates apply for admittance
to medical, dental, veterinary, osteopathic or other graduate programs.
• BS - Biology: Provides a well-rounded curriculum, preparing students for a
wide variety of career opportunities. Biology students can also specialize in
environmental studies, obtain NewYork State Provisional Teaching
Certification for grades 9-12, or continue on to graduate school for additional
specialization.
• BS - Natural Science: Offers students the opportunity to specialize in one
of four areas: environmental studies, health sciences, forensic science or
individualized studies. The individualized studies option offers flexibility in
designing a unique curriculum to match career interests.
Key Features
• Small class sizes (10:1 student/teacher ratio) provide personal attention to
each student from faculty members dedicated to teaching excellence.
• State-of-the-art teaching laboratories.
• Opportunities to participate in innovative research projects on campus with
faculty as well as internship assignments with area hospitals, businesses and
environmental firms.
• Strong track record in having our graduates admitted into medical, dental and
veterinary schools and other graduate programs across the country.
Extra Opportunities
• Snorkel and camp in Florida and Costa Rica while researching local habitats.
• Intern at area hospitals, doctors’ and dentists’ offices, clinics, veterinary offices, animal shelters, and
environmental firms.
• Get initiated in the Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society or join our chapter of the
National Science Teachers Association.
Career Options
Wildlife biologist. Research Scientist. Environmental lawyer. Pharmacist. Science writer. Forensic scientist.
Teacher. Food chemist.Veterinarian. Dentist. Physician.
Recent Graduates’ Jobs
Fisheries biologist,Alaskan Observers Inc.; Chemist, Severn Trent Laboratories; Research technologist,
Cleveland Clinic Foundation; Rehabilitation aide, St. Joseph’s Hospital; Veterinary students, Cornell and
Ross University; Research interns, National Institute of Health; Pharmacy student, SUNY Buffalo;
Researcher, IBM Life Sciences division; Medical Students, Cornell University’s Weill Cornell Medical
College and University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
For more information, contact Kathleen Murphy, Chair of the Natural Sciences Department at 716.839.8236 or via e-mail: kmurphy@daemen.edu.