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Why Study
Biology ?
Biology majors investigate life from
the molecular to the ecosystems
level through a diverse selection of
courses and research programs.
Graduates with a B.S. in biology are well
qualified to enter graduate or professional
programs, or to pursue a career in biotechnology
or health care.
Biology
at PhilaU
Students and faculty pursue research
interests ranging from microbial
pathogenesis, novel antibiotics,
bioremediation, tropical diversity,
invasive plant and animal
management, forest regeneration,
plant development and evolution and
molecular systematic.
Students help maintain Fairmount
Park land adjacent to the University
as part of the Friends of the
Wissahickon Stewardship Program.
Field opportunities are available in areas
such as the New Jersey Shore, Delaware Bay,
the Lehigh Valley, the Poconos, the Pine Barrens
in New Jersey, Hawk Mountain, Fort Washington
State Park, Academy of Natural Sciences in
Philadelphia, Schuylkill
Center, Yellowstone National Park and
Jamaica.
The Science in Action Club offers a
diverse schedule of activities that
run the gamut from assisting at the
Philadelphia Zoo to visiting the
Mutter Museum. |
