Degree
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- Bachelor of Arts https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/biology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/biology-students.jpg
- Bachelor of Science https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/biology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/biology-students.jpg
- Teacher Certification https://www.stmarytx.edu/academics/programs/biology/ https://www.stmarytx.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/biology-students.jpg
Department
Whether your future plans include becoming a teacher or going to medical school, St. Mary’s has a biology program for you.
Specific courses vary depending on which degree option you select. Some of the courses offered include:
- Cell and Molecular Methods
- Genetic Principles
- Biochemistry
- Anatomy
- Neurophysiology
- General Physiology
- Evolutionary Biology
The Pre-health Professions Adviser works closely with freshmen Biology majors on career options to help them select a career path.
Then, students are paired with a faculty advisor who continues to mentor their progress.
Both the Pre-Health Professions Adviser and the faculty advisers meet regularly with students to discuss degree requirements, career goals and personal concerns.
Here are a few fields that Biology majors can explore:
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Optometry
- Pharmacy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Physician’s Assistant
- Education
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Faculty
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Ahmad Galaleldeen, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
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Christine E. Gray, Ph.D. Professor of Biological Sciences
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Erika Schwarz Taylor, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
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Gary B. Ogden, Ph.D. Associate Dean
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Jennifer Harr, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
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Jesus Segovia, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
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Lori Boies, Ph.D. Instructor of Biology
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Mary Beth Hawkins, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
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Rebekah Mahoney, Ph.D. Visiting Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
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Terry Shackleford, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
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Thomas (Ted) E. Macrini, Ph.D. Chair and Professor of Biological Sciences
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Verónica Contreras-Shannon, Ph.D. Professor of Biological Sciences
