“The class size is small and that's what attracted me to Mount Mary. The
availability of professors and interactive classroom atmosphere have
contributed to my academic growth.”

– Junior, Pre-med

Biology Department

Mount Mary’s dedicated and student-centered science faculty bring real-world experience to the classroom and are energized by the success of their students. With personal attention from such a caring faculty, Mount Mary students are academically prepared for successful careers and personally inspired with “can do” attitudes.

Mount Mary’s biology program emphasizes scientific inquiry as a path to scientific literacy. The discovery-oriented curriculum engages students in active problem solving through a variety of instructional strategies including problem based learning, process oriented guided inquiry and inquiry-based laboratories. Such student-centered learning experiences prepare biology majors to conduct their own undergraduate research projects.  To meet this goal, the biology program incorporates undergraduate research into upper level courses.

Biology offers a broad choice of career paths following graduation. These course sequences will help direct you toward your future career goals -   

• General – wide choice of courses pertaining to student interests.
• Health Sciences – prepares students for professional and post-baccalaureate studies (medicine, dentistry, veterinary, graduate school, etc.)
• Education – prepares students for teaching biology at the middle or secondary level.

Why choose Mount Mary College to study biology?

• enjoy small class sizes (between 10 and 30 students)
• gain proficiency in basic laboratory techniques in our up-to-date facilities
• work side-by-side with faculty and students exploring biological issues relevant to the real world
• experience a collaborative learning environment
• learn to think critically and creatively
• develop new leadership capabilities
• prepare for professional success