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Current as of June 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Biology, the study of life processes, is a rich and complex discipline. At Âé¶¹´«Ã½, Biology is studied from the molecular, cellular, organismic, community, and evolutionary perspectives.<\/p>\n
The Biology major is organized to give our students a firm foundation for understanding the central principles of the study of life processes, yet it permits student flexibility to select courses which reflect their own particular areas of interest. In the core biology courses, students examine principles of change and continuity, inheritance and evolution, unity and diversity of organisms and their interaction with the environment and the impact of the environment on all life forms.<\/p>\n
Ramapo\u2019s “well equipped modern laboratories” include an environmentally-controlled greenhouse, computer rooms, computerized biology labs, computerized physiology labs, and a student honors research lab. These facilities\u00a0allow students to explore the many aspects of biology both within the context of courses and as participants in faculty research.<\/p>\n
Graduating Biology majors:<\/p>\n
Biology majors are prepared for graduate school, professional schools of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, and other health-related professions. Graduates are also prepared to work in industry, education, and government settings such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. The Teacher Education Program; in Biological Science; prepares students for New Jersey State Certification to teach secondary Biology.<\/p>\n
The Major is offered by the School of Theoretical and Applied Science and leads to a B.S. degree.<\/p>\n
BIOLOGY\/PRE-PHYSICAL THERAPY COMBINED DEGREE PROGRAM WITH RUTGERS<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n This program is offered jointly by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and the Rutgers \u2013 School of Health Professions (Rutgers-SHP). The program includes three years(full-time) undergraduate education at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ followed by three years (full-time) entry-level professional physical therapy education at Rutgers. At the end of the fourth year of the undergraduate curriculum, which also serves as the first year of the graduate curriculum, students will receive a B.S. degree in Biology conferred by Âé¶¹´«Ã½. The program terminates at the end of the second post-baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree conferred by Rutgers.<\/p>\n Students meeting the following criteria can be admitted into the professional phase of the program at Rutgers-SHP:<\/p>\n Students who do not meet the admission criteria for entry to the professional phase, but demonstrate a satisfactory grade point average and satisfactory scores on all three sections of the Graduate Record Exam, may also apply after three years of undergraduate education to the Rutgers Physical Therapy admission committee for admission to the program through the general application process.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n PHARMACY EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM\u00a0(3+4)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This program is offered jointly by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes three years (full-time) undergraduate education at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ followed by four years (full-time) of pharmaceutical education. At the end of the fourth year of the undergraduate curriculum, which will also serve as the first year of the graduate curriculum, students also will receive a B.S. degree in Biology conferred by Âé¶¹´«Ã½. The program terminates at the end of the third post-baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Pharmacy degree conferred by LECOM. Students can be accepted early admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program only upon admission to Ramapo and must maintain the standards required for accelerated entry into the program as outlined by the agreement in what is known as the 3+4 program. Other students who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of\u00a0Pharmacy Degree at LECOM can apply at the end of their fourth year for entry into the doctoral program.<\/p>\n See LECOM School of Pharmacy Early Acceptance Affiliation Agreement for further details.<\/em><\/p>\n MEDICAL COLLEGE EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This program is offered jointly by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes full time undergraduate education at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ followed by four years (full-time) of medical education.\u00a0 Toqualify for admission to the medical phase of their education, students must complete all their requirements for their bachelors of science degree at Ramapo. The program terminates at the end of the fourth post baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Osteopathic l Medicine degree conferred by LECOM. Students can be accepted early admission to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program only upon admission to Ramapo and must maintain the standards required for accelerated entry into the program as outlined by the agreement. Other students who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at LECOM can apply in the end of their fourth year for entry into the doctoral program.<\/p>\n This program is offered jointly by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n DENTAL MEDICINE EARLY ACCEPTANCE PROGRAM<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n This program is offered jointly by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Lake Erie College of Medicine (LECOM). The program includes <\/span>four<\/span> years (full-time) undergraduate education at Âé¶¹´«Ã½ followed by four years (full-time) of dental education.\u00a0 The program terminates at the end of the fourth post baccalaureate year in a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree conferred by LECOM. Students can be accepted early admission to the Doctor of Dental Medicine program only upon admission to Ramapo and must maintain the standards required for accelerated entry into the program as outlined by the agreement. Other students who are interested in pursuing the Doctor of Dental Medicine Degree at LECOM can apply in the end of their fourth year for entry into the doctoral program.<\/span><\/p>\n See LECOM School of Dental Medicine Affiliation Agreement for further details. This is an articulated seven-year program offered by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM).\u00a0 Requirements of the program: while at Ramapo consist of three years at Ramapo and four years at RSDM.\u00a0 After three years at Ramapo, students will begin the program at Rutgers after successful completion of the first year of Dental School, students will receive a B.S. degree in Biology conferred by Âé¶¹´«Ã½.\u00a0 At the end of their fourth year at Rutgers, students will receive a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree conferred by Rutgers School of Dental Medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n Requirements of the program<\/span>;<\/span> Fundamentals of Biology 1 and 2 with labs<\/span><\/p>\n General Chemistry 1 and 2 with labs<\/span><\/p>\n Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 with labs<\/span><\/p>\n Physics 1 and 2 with labs<\/span><\/p>\n Students need to also complete the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ General Education requirements and the required courses in the Biology major before matriculating to RSDM. The DAT must be taken before January 1 of the entering year and a minimum score of 20 is required in Chemistry, Biology, and Organic Chemistry and in the Academic Average.<\/span><\/p>\n To apply for this program, students need to submit a request to Dr. Rena Bacon\u00a0 (rbacon@ramapo.edu<\/a>),\u00a0 Director of the Articulated Degree Program, in the beginning of their second year at Ramapo.<\/span><\/p>\n For further information please see the RSDM website at https:\/\/sdm.rutgers.edu\/admissions\/predoctoral-admissions\/bs-dmd-program<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n This is an articulated seven-year program offered by Âé¶¹´«Ã½ and Touro College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 The program includes three years at Ramapo and four years at Touro College of Pharmacy.\u00a0 After three years at Ramapo, students will begin the graduate program at Touro, and at the end of the first year of graduate studies, students will received a B.S. degree in Biology conferred by Âé¶¹´«Ã½.\u00a0 At the end of their fourth year at Touro, students will receive a Doctor of Pharmacy degree conferred by Touro College of Pharmacy.<\/p>\n Requirements of the program:<\/p>\n Also recommended:\u00a0 Statistics, Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology, and completing the required Ramapo General Education and Biology program requirements for students in articulated programs.<\/p>\n Please refer to the catalog of the partner school at https:\/\/tcop.touro.edu\/<\/a> for more updates and further information.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Program Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n Graduating Biology majors will have:<\/p>\n Learning Outcomes\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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