Program Overview
Adelphi University's Biology program offers hands-on learning, research opportunities, and partnerships with renowned institutions. Graduates pursue careers in research, healthcare, and biotechnology, or enter professional programs like medical school. The STEM-designated program boasts a 97% placement rate and provides support programs for student success.
Program Outline
Teaching:
Adelphi University's biology program provides students with exceptional hands-on learning opportunities. The program incorporates a strong research component, allowing students to participate in the annual Research and Creative Works Conference to showcase their work. Students have also applied their on-campus research knowledge to real-life work settings through partnerships with institutions throughout the New York metropolitan area, including:
- Brookhaven National Laboratories
- Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research
- Huntington Hospital
- NYU Langone Health
- Roslyn Union Free School District
Careers:
A biology degree from Adelphi opens doors to various exciting career options. Graduates can pursue careers in research labs, hospitals, and biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or environmental fields. Additionally, the degree serves as a strong foundation for those seeking entry into professional programs such as medical school, veterinary school, dental school, or other advanced degree programs.
Other:
- The program is STEM-designated, offering specialized training in high-demand fields and making international students eligible for a 36-month extension of their Optional Practical Training (OPT) period.
- Adelphi boasts a 97% placement rate for their 2019 biology graduates, with graduates either employed or continuing their education within six months of graduation.
- The university offers a range of support programs to ensure student success, including the Levermore Global Scholars program, which prepares students to become global thinkers and leaders, and the Study Abroad program, which provides opportunities to experience other cultures and broaden perspectives.
- The program is led by Professor Tandra Chakraborty, Chair of Biology in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Additional Information:
- The program includes two degree options: Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS).
- The program website provides detailed information on the curriculum, faculty, research opportunities, and career outcomes.
- Interested students are encouraged to contact the program directly for further inquiries.
