Biology - SUNY Cortland

As a biology major, you’ll benefit from a strong, comprehensive foundation in the central areas of biology and related sciences. You also can choose from specialized study as you prepare for a variety of biology-related employment opportunities or for entry into graduate or professional schools.

Career Potential

You may find yourself in an exciting career as

Biotechnology and pharmaceutical scientist
Environmental policy analyst
Forester and land manager
Health care professional (nurse, physician, physical therapist)
Water ecologist

Concentration Option: Environmental Science

The concentration in environmental science provides a focused exposure to environmentally related areas of biology.

Internships

Take the opportunity to study overseas in countries such as:

Australia
Belize
Costa Rica
India
United Kingdom

Engage in internships throughout the country in many fields:

Conservation education
Hospitals and health care facilities
Environmental analysis
Physical therapy
Nature centers
Research

Special Features

Well-equipped on-campus facilities including a greenhouses, a molecular biology laboratory, tissue culture laboratories and a scanning electron microscope
Outstanding field facilities at Hoxie Gorge 7 miles from campus and the W.H. Parks Family Outdoor Center in the heart of the Adirondacks
Cooperative programs with SUNY Upstate Medical University, Duke University and Northeast College of Health Sciences
Research opportunities with faculty