Department of Biology Academic Programs and Degrees

A biology degree from Saint Joseph’s University exposes you to all levels of biological organization, from the sub-cellular to the broad ecosystem. Our program is built with core courses covering the fundamentals of biology, a distribution of upper-level course across the major areas of biology and free electives.

As a biomedical sciences major at Saint Joseph’s University, you’ll have the opportunity to design a personalized degree in the health concentration of your choice. A rigorous and flexible curriculum covers every area of biomedical sciences and includes a variety of tracks including biotechnology, clinical science, neuroscience and physician assistant. 

Saint Joseph’s biology department offers a one-of-a-kind medical laboratory science program that puts the focus on the science behind the medicine. With a versatile curriculum and a year-long internship in a medical or clinical lab, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge to investigate and solve the mysteries of health.