Biology

亚洲博彩平台排名 University's student-centered bachelor's degree explores the diversity of modern biology through dynamic classroom instruction, practical laboratory experimentation, exciting research opportunities and field study in Aquidneck Island’s living laboratory.

Pursue Your Individual Interests

Innovative laboratory courses are the focal point of our curriculum. 亚洲博彩平台排名's facilities provide endless opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience using state-of-the-art instrumentation. Students also consider the moral and ethical consequences of advances in the sciences, developing the skills necessary for critical thinking, thoughtful analysis and sound judgment.

Outside the classroom, we encourage students to pursue their individual interests in the sciences through research projects and independent study. Working closely with faculty mentors, students are trained in cutting-edge methods, allowing them to conduct graduate-level research that is often published or presented at conferences.

While many of our students enter graduate programs, including medical, dental and veterinary schools, others find success in the fields of education, research and health care. Students may also choose to double major in biology and secondary education, which prepares them to apply for Rhode Island teacher certification for grades 7-12.

亚洲博彩平台排名's partnership with the University of Saint Joseph provides a pathway for biology majors to earn their Doctor of Pharmacy in six years. Additionally, our 4+1 dual-degree option offers an option for students who are completing their B.S. in biology to pursue a B.S. in medical laboratory sciences following completion of the biology program.

Program Spotlight: Experiential Learning

 Most of the undergraduate students here are doing work that I would consider on par with what graduate students do in most institutions. They really get to work one-on-one with faculty members. They end up with the same independent abilities, the same troubleshooting skills, the same scientific communication skills. By treating them effectively like they are graduate students, we really do bring them up to that level​. 

Dr. Anne Reid, associate professor, Department of Biology and Biomedical Sciences

Our Faculty

Using a hands-on approach to the exploration of scientific methods, our dedicated faculty prepare students for the challenge of exciting careers in the biological sciences. Consistent with the mission of the University, we provide students with the scientific knowledge and ethical understanding necessary to be responsible stewards of the earth.​

 

Meet Our Faculty

Life After 亚洲博彩平台排名

Our graduates are well prepared for a wide variety of careers in fields such as:

  • Biotechnology
  • Environmental conservation
  • Forensic science
  • Health professions
  • Law
  • Medical and scientific illustration
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Public health and epidemiology
  • Public policy
  • Quality assurance
  • Research and development
  • Safety and hazardous materials science
  • Sales
  • Science writing and technical writing
  • Teaching

In addition, our graduates have pursued advanced study at some of the nation’s top institutions. Recent placements include:

  • Boston University
  • Brown University
  • Carnegie Mellon University
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • New England College of Optometry
  • New York University School of Medicine
  • Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Pennsylvania State University
  • Purdue University
  • Temple University School of Dentistry
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
  • Wake Forest University

 Salve provided excellent support and was the perfect place to grow intellectually and personally to handle the rigors of a professional career. I never felt like an exam was a make-or-break situation, it was more like an opportunity to show what we knew, which made it easy to learn while studying. The foundations of biology are apparent every day now that I am working in a hospital. 

Adam Barragan ’12, family medicine resident, Manatee Memorial Hospital

Alumni Spotlight: Rhiannon Morrissey '16

When she first came to 亚洲博彩平台排名, Rhiannon Morrissey '16, who majored in biology with minors in chemistry and history, had no idea just how much the University would influence her future career path. Now, as she pursues a Ph.D. at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Morrissey still attributes everything she's gained since from her time at 亚洲博彩平台排名.

 One of the things that made Salve so special for me was the fact that you have more opportunities than you would at larger institutions to be involved in your research. When I came to [my Ph.D. program], I had some colleagues that went to bigger schools, and their research was following around a graduate student and helping with their project. But at Salve, I was an undergraduate driving my own research. 

Major in Biology (B.S.)

20 courses | 74-78 credits

Required courses:

  • BIO111: General Biology I
  • BIO112: General Biology II
  • BIO220: Cell Biology and Chemistry
  • BIO253: Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population
  • BIO471: Biology Seminar
  • BCH403: Biochemistry
  • CHM113: General Chemistry I
  • CHM114: General Chemistry II
  • CHM205: Organic Chemistry I
  • CHM206: Organic Chemistry II
  • MTH191: Applied Calculus I or MTH195: Calculus I
  • PHY201: General Physics I and PHY202: General Physics II or PHY205: Principles of Physics I and PHY206: Principles of Physics II
  • STA173: Statistical Methods

Students also choose six upper-level biology electives, at least four of which must have a laboratory associated with them.

The B.S. meets most requirements for professional programs such as medical, dental, veterinary and physical therapy programs. Interested students should consult with 亚洲博彩平台排名's health professions advisor to determine the appropriate courses that should be taken.

Major in Biology and Secondary Education (B.A.S.)

To earn the double major, students complete the biology courses listed below and must also meet the requirements for secondary education.

13 courses | 50 credits

Required courses:

  • BIO111: General Biology I
  • BIO112: General Biology II
  • BIO200: Botany
  • BIO210: Microbiology
  • BIO220: Cell Biology and Chemistry
  • BIO253: Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population
  • BIO310: Ecology
  • BIO320: Evolution
  • BIO471: Biology Seminar
  • CHM113: General Chemistry I
  • CHM114: General Chemistry II

Students also choose two upper-level biology electives, which must have a laboratory associated with them.

Students who wish to earn general science certification in addition to biology certification also take PHY201: General Physics I and PHY202: General Physics II or PHY205: Principles of Physics I and PHY206: Principles of Physics II.

Major in Biology (B.A.)

The B.A. in biology is designed for students who plan to apply their knowledge of the life sciences to another discipline such as art, journalism, sales or law.

13 courses | 48-50 credits

Required courses:

  • BIO111: General Biology I
  • BIO112: General Biology II
  • BIO220: Cell Biology and Chemistry
  • BIO253: Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population
  • BIO471: Biology Seminar
  • CHM113: General Chemistry I
  • CHM114: General Chemistry II

Students also choose six upper-level biology electives, at least four of which must have a laboratory associated with them.

Minor in Biology

7 courses | 24-28 credits

Required courses:

  • BIO111: General Biology I and BIO112: General Biology II or BIO105: Human Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO106: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIO220: Cell Biology and Chemistry or BIO253: Genetics: Classical, Molecular and Population

Students also choose at least four upper-level biology electives (12-16 credits). General Chemistry I and II may be substituted for two of the biology courses with permission from the department chair.

Concentration in Environmental Sciences

21 courses | 78 credits

Students who pursue the concentration in environmental sciences complete the requirements for a B.S. in biology along with the following courses:

  • BIO255: Conservation Biology
  • BIO260: Marine Biology
  • BIO310: Ecology
  • CHM310: Environmental Chemistry

Students also choose three of their six biology electives from the following:

  • BIO200: Botany
  • BIO210: Microbiology
  • BIO275: Tropical Biology
  • BIO320: Evolution
  • BIO390: Environmental Science Internship
  • BIO497: Undergraduate Research
  • CHP310: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems