Students in the Medical Biology major may concentrate their coursework in one of the following areas:  Pre-Medical Science, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Pharmacy, or Pre-Veterinary Medicine, as well as preparing for a graduate degree in one of the basic fields of biology, such as ecology, microbiology or physiology.  The curriculum is designed to prepare students for professional and graduate school, and relies on careful course selection, relationship with faculty advisors, field experiences, internships, and the senior research project.

Program Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to explain biological phenomena and concepts in oral, written and visual formats that reflect standards and professionalism
2. Students will be able to independently propose scientific question, design and execute experimental procedures, and collect and organize data sets
3. Students will be able to search and evaluate the scientific literature
4. Students will be able to critically analyze and solve quantitative and conceptual questions
5. Students will be able to apply scientific method to answer hypothesis-driven questions.
6. Students will be able to methodically interpret scientific data sets and propose conclusions clearly and effectively