BROOKLYN
245 Clinton Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11205
Main: 718.940.5300
Admissions: 718.940.5800
Fax: 718.940.5680
LONG ISLAND
155 W. Roe Blvd., Patchogue, NY 11772
Main: 631.687.5100
Admissions: 631.687.4500
Fax: 631.687.4539
Brooklyn Biology Department
Indulge your curiosity. Learn about living organisms. Get ready.
Dive into the fascinating world of biology, and learn how humans and other species function, evolve and interact with one another.
The Brooklyn Campus' Department of Biology is packed with talented faculty who teach students to improve their analytical skills, become expert problem solvers, and develop an ease for communicating their thoughts verbally and in writing.
Our students have unique opportunities to expand their knowledge through research in our labs, and then present their findings at the University’s annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, as well as at other regional and national conferences. By graduation, students have the foundation to succeed in graduate school or start an impactful career in such stimulating fields as health care, education, agriculture, biotechnology and government.
Understand the natural world. Take on a new intellectual challenge. Get ready to make a difference with a St. Joseph's University biology degree.
Ronojoy Hem ’19
Biology Major, with a Chemistry Minor
"I really enjoy the small class sizes at St. Joseph's and how accessible the professors are. The faculty and staff have gone above and beyond to ensure that my undergraduate experience was both informative and enjoyable."
The Brooklyn Campus Biology Experience
Develop Your Skills: All of our courses include laboratory or field experiences where students develop skills in microscopy, cell culture, restriction analysis, gel electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, DNA cloning, data collection and analysis, and more.
Internship Experience: Our program encourages students to participate in internships, applying the knowledge they learn in class to work in lab research, field biology and the health professions.
Experienced Professors: Study at St. Joseph's University's Brooklyn Campus and learn from trained professionals who are experts in diverse fields including genetics, behavior, marine biology, neuroscience and microbiology.
Learn more about our biology degrees and programs
Biology Major
What can you do with a career in biology?
A biology degree will give you the tools necessary to succeed in graduate school or get started in a wide range of careers. Biology graduates have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, are great communicators, and work well on a team — which are among the top qualities sought by employers.
Biology Secondary Education Major
Develop expertise in the exciting area of science education.
Learn the best ways to share your passion for biology with the next generation. The major features a perfect blend of science and education courses, preparing you to teach biology at the secondary level.
Medical Technology Major
Take your career further.
Become a clinical lab scientist who performs a wide array of complex laboratory procedures essential to patient medical care.
Biology Minor
Learn the impact of living organisms.
Quench your thirst for knowledge about the living world with a minor in biology. Supplement a major in business, psychology, or journalism with expertise in the biological sciences.
Environmental Studies Minor
Develop an area of expertise.
Be a positive force in the world by developing expertise in new and emerging technologies used in health care facilities to improve patients’ lives. Supplement your major with an interdisciplinary look at the world around us.
Science, Area of Concentration for Child Study Majors
Build your teaching résumé.
Prepare for your future as a teacher with a concentration in science. Blend your disciplinary knowledge and communication skills with your teaching methodology, and become the best educator you can be.
Doctor of Pharmacy Partnership with Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Beginning in fall 2025, St. Joseph's University, New York students enrolled in the biology program on the Brooklyn Campus who meet specific criteria will be eligible for enrollment in the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree program at Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS).
Once admitted to Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences program, students become ACPHS students for the remainder. Upon completion of the program and degree requirements, students will receive a B.A. in Biology from SJNY and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from ACPHS.
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