BIOLOGY | NYC/PLV
BA IN COMMUNICATION
SCIENCES AND DISORDERS
Biology and health sciences are at the forefront of today’s headlines, from health
care reform to genetic engineering. Now is the time to be a part of the next generation
of scientists who are tackling global warming, stem cell research, public health, and
bioterrorism. No matter what field you want to pursue, Dyson College’s biology and
health sciences programs will not only prepare you to enter the world of science,
but also help you change it. Dyson College’s Department of Biology and Health
Sciences offers a number of undergraduate, joint undergraduate-graduate, and
professional programs, which can be tailored to your career objectives. Whether
you are interested in biological research, a health-related profession, teaching, or
an advanced degree, we have the program for you. Our students conduct independent
laboratory research in collaboration with highly respected faculty members, often
at a level typically reserved for graduate students, using scientific resources one
would expect to find at a large research institution. Our students also gain handson experience beyond the classroom through field work and internships at some
of the most prestigious scientific and pharmaceutical companies and organizations in
the world.
BA IN BIOLOGY
This course of study is designed for students
seeking a non-scientific career, including
science education at the primary or
secondary school level, scientific
journalism, scientific marketing and
sales, or environmental and patent law.
The BA degree provides a broader liberal
arts background and the opportunity
to take more elective courses than the
traditional BS degree program.
BS IN BIOLOGY
Students who wish to pursue scientific
graduate school programs for professional
schools, such as medicine, osteopathic
medicine, dentistry, physical therapy,
and veterinary medicine, or are seeking
employment in the medical, biotechnological,
or environmental fields opt for the BS
with a concentration in general biology,
environmental biology, or molecular and
cellular biology.
BS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
This degree program provides students
with an interdisciplinary environmental
science degree within the context of a
liberal arts education. It is designed for
students interested in a scientific perspective
on environmental issues and allows you
to continue with advanced studies in
a graduate degree program or work in
environmental science.
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This program provides a strong foundation
for graduate study in the fields of
speech-language pathology and
audiology, and prepares students for
a variety of career opportunities in
hospitals, schools, community agencies,
private practice, and research. Students
gain practical experience in the oncampus Emil Froeschels Speech and
Hearing Center and at area hospitals,
schools, and daycare centers. Students
in the Teaching Students with Speech
and Language Disabilities track can
earn an initial certificate and have a
student teaching experience in the
New York City public schools. Those
who would like to earn bilingual certification
can enroll in our Bilingual track and will
receive student teaching placement in
a bilingual setting.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
There are many career paths you
can follow with an undergraduate
degree in Biology and Health
Sciences including laboratory or
field research; health care or
public health work; environmental
conservation; scientific policy
work for local, state, or federal
agencies; pharmaceutical marketing
and sales; science writing; and
communication in newspapers,
websites, magazines, television, and
radio. With additional certifications
and degrees, students may also
become medical doctors, nurses,
physician assistants, pharmacists,
physical therapists, optometrists,
dentists, veterinarians, and teachers.
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international scientific meetings and have
authored papers in scientific journals.
They have also been the recipients of
international fellowships for continued
study in the United States and abroad.
PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION
PRE-HEALTH JOINT DEGREE PROGRAMS
Students who know they want to enter a professional health sciences program after
earning a bachelor’s degree can opt to complete a joint degree through programs
with one of our partner schools. Please note there are separate admission requirements
for both the undergraduate and graduate parts of the program. For further
information, speak to an academic adviser.
BS IN BIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCES/MS IN
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
This program consists of three years of undergraduate study at Pace and two
additional years at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
BS IN BIOLOGY AND HEALTH SCIENCES/DOCTOR OF
OPTOMETRY (DO)
This program consists of three years of undergraduate study at Pace (108 credits)
and four additional years of study at the State University of New York (SUNY)
College of Optometry. Students who complete the program receive a BS in biology
from Pace and a DO from SUNY.
BS IN BIOLOGY/DOCTOR OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE (DPM)
This program consists of three years of undergraduate study at Pace and four
additional years of study at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Students
who complete the program receive a BS in biology from Pace and a DPM from
New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Student-faculty research is a benchmark of the Dyson College experience. Our faculty
members are actively involved in both basic and applied research in a wide range of areas
including cancer research, plant biology, global warming, bacterial pathogens, ecological
field studies, and pediatric audiology studies. These research projects, many of which are
funded by federal grants, include both undergraduate and graduate student participation.
Our students have presented the results of their research work at national and
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Many Pace graduates command starting
salaries of $53,200 or more—that’s on
par with the country’s most selective Ivy
League schools. Through the generosity
of the Dyson Foundation, the Dyson Hall
of Science on the Pleasantville campus recently
underwent a $5 million renovation, adding
new state-of-the-art science laboratories
and equipment. Our New York City campus
is affiliated with the Haskins Laboratories,
where students work alongside professors
to conduct research studies on parasitic
pathogens such as the organisms that
cause African sleeping sickness, malaria,
and tuberculosis. Our Environmental Center
on the Pleasantville campus serves as a
focal point for environmental awareness
and education.
PROGRAM/DISCIPLINE SOCIETIES
The Department maintains active local
chapters of Beta Beta Beta, the national
biology honor society, and Sigma Xi, the
international scientific research society,
which offer scientific-related activities
and field trips. The department also offers
pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-osteopathic
medicine, pre-physical therapy, and preveterinary advisement and committees
to guide our pre-professional students
through their undergraduate curricula
and to aid them with the pre-professional
application process. We provide all the
resources you need to extend the range
of your knowledge and critical insights
beyond that obtained from coursework
alone, contributing to a highly active and
stimulating learning environment.