Biological Science Programs at Plattsburgh State
Build a Successful Future in Biology
Are you planning to attend medical school? Interested in a career as a veterinarian or a dentist? Do you want to be involved in cutting edge research? Our graduates
have done all of these. Whatever your aspirations, if biology fascinates you and you are thinking about building your future around it then Plattsburgh State is the place for you.
The Department of Biological Sciences currently offers 5 academic majors and a minor in biology. All of our academic programs provide a challenging curriculum with a solid foundation in Chemistry, Physics, and Calculus in addition to a broad offering of courses in Biology.
Health-Related Professions With a Future
If you enjoy biology, chemistry, and lab work and are looking for a challenging career with an excellent job outlook then the med-tech/cytotech program may be for you. Most of our graduates have multiple job offers by the time they complete their clinical internship.
For more information please visit the med-tech/cytotech
program pages.
Pre-Health/Pre-Med Advisement
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a Pre-Health Professions Advisory Committee in support of students planning on continued studies in Medical School, Veterinary School, or other related disciplines. Undergraduate Research The Department of Biological Sciences actively engages its students in research through participation in faculty-mentored research projects (Bio 495) and the unique Cellular Biochemistry Research Experience (Bio 490).
Undergraduate Research and State-of-the-Art Teaching Facilities
Undergraduate research projects in this department have resulted in numerous student publications, research grants, and presentations at national and international conferences.
The Department of Biological Sciences is housed in the Beaumont Life Sciences Building (a.k.a. Beaumont Hall ). Approximately 28,000 square feet in the building are allocated to biology and serves as the home for some 300 majors. Included are 10 large teaching laboratories, which can accommodate as many as 24 students each, as well as 16 research laboratories equipped with state-of-the art instrumentation and computers.
Programs of Study Include:
- Biology Major (B.S./B.A.)
- Medical Technology Major (B.S.)
- Cytotechnology Major (B.S.)
- Biology (3+4 Optometry) (B.A.)
- Biochemistry Major (B.S.)
- Biology Minor Preparation for Medical and Veterinary Schools
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about Biological Sciences at Plattsburgh State, please contact
Dr. Peter Conrad, Chairperson
Office: Beaumont 320
Plattsburgh, N.Y. 12901
Phone: (518) 564-5271
Fax: (518) 564-3175
E-mail: peter.conrad@plattsburgh.edu