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At Suffolk, you can earn either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Biology, depending on your area of focus. You’ll begin with a well-rounded assortment of courses in both the lab and classroom focusing on evolution, genetics, ecology, bioethics, and physiology. If you have a specific professional interest, you might choose one of our three concentration options.

You can also join The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) and the Health Careers Club, which provides faculty-guided research opportunities to give you hands-on experience in the lab and field. The Arthur J. West Alumni Seminar Series allows you to network with and learn from alumni healthcare leaders. Suffolk is also home to the Chi Kappa chapter of the National Biological Honor Society.

Internships for biology majors abound here in Boston. Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Eye & Ear Institute are a short walk from our campus. The Longwood Medical and Academic Area—home to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and more—is an easy T ride away. And those are just some of your many options.

Concentrations

Biotechnology

This concentration focuses on molecular and microbiology, with a special emphasis on hands-on laboratory opportunities between your sophomore and junior year. You’ll be well-prepared for a career in research or medicine.

Health Careers

This concentration prepares you for post-graduate programs in healthcare fields such as medicine, physician assistant, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nurse practitioner, physical therapy, pharmacy, and others. You can tailor your coursework for your graduate program of choice while still getting a solid grounding in biology.

Marine Science

This concentration prepares you for a career as a marine biologist, conservationist, zoologist, and other fields related to ecology. It is immersive and features courses taught through the Marine Studies Consortium (MSC), a collaborative organization of 16 local institutions. Locations include the New England Aquarium and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

Learning Objectives

Biology students will be able to...

Design a scientific experiment with statistical foresight
Assess the ethics of a proposed study
Conduct an experiment following standard protocols
Recognize the importance of safety protocols
Culture, grow, or prepare specimens for study
Collect data via quantitative and qualitative observations and measurements
Interpret the results of an experiment

Evaluate primary literature in biology
Interpret visual representations of data
Summarize the discoveries of scientific research

Orally present findings to others in formal and informal settings
Construct a written document in a scientific style including proper citation of sources
Prepare visual representations of data
Access and utilize scientific databases

Conduct an experiment or gather data from the field as part of a group
Participate in group discussions
Formulate hypotheses in conjunction with others
Record protocols and observations
Provide constructive feedback to group members
Accept feedback from group members.