Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology - Medical Technology] From Salem State University

Students in our biology programs complete a strong, general series of biology and support courses which allows pursuit of a wide variety of careers such as professional work (physician, dentist, veterinarian), governmental work, (EPA, National Fisheries), field work (oceanographer, wildlife specialist), high school teaching, industrial or clinical research and aquaculture.

Many biology majors continue into graduate programs in a specialized subfield. It is the goal of the department to provide solid biology degrees which expose students to all areas of biology while allowing each student flexibility when entering the job market.

Students may choose to use support courses to satisfy general education categories, but may not be required to do so. 

 Courses used to satisfy the general education requirements of the university must be taken from a minimum of six different academic disciplines.  First Year Seminar and Level I Written Communications courses are exempt from this restriction.  Courses may not be used to fulfill both major discipline and general education requirements.

 These Scientific Reasoning General Education Category courses do not have to be a sequence or be from the same discipline.

 Level II and Level III Written Communications Courses may be used to satisfy requirements anywhere else in a student’s program of study where they may apply.  The credits are counted only in one area.

†      It is strongly recommended that students seek medical laboratory experience through entry-level work or internship in the sophomore or junior year.  Internship placements are not made by the university.  Interested students should speak to their Academic Advisor and Career Services for coaching.  Note: some external internships require a GPA minimum for applicants.