Biological & Biomedical Sciences

The Biological & Biomedical Sciences Department offers several liberal arts majors, minors, and programs for students interested in the multidisciplinary study of the processes that shape and control all life. Students in these programs and courses receive diverse training in life sciences, chemistry, mathematical and computational skills, and physical sciences. Research opportunities for students and innovative curricula combine to prepare students interested in multiple career paths and competitive pursuit of graduate and professional training to enter the biomedical research and healthcare workforces.

Our major programs, Biological Sciences (B.A. and B.S.), Bioinformatics (B.S.), Translational Biomedical Sciences (B.S.), and Molecular & Cellular Biology (B.S.), are well-rounded but also flexible enough that students can specialize in a particular area of interest. Coursework for these majors prepares students for success in a range of life science careers and includes the development of scientific skills and an understanding of biological principles. Each of the B.S. degrees provide opportunities for students to pursue careers in medical, biomedical, and research-related fields. These programs align with Rowan University’s affiliations with multiple health profession schools, including schools of medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy, podiatry, radiation therapy, toxicology, and veterinary medicine. Students interested in pursuing a career in K-12 education may complete a double major in biology and subject matter education or choose an accelerated pathway leading to an M.A. degree in STEM education. Each of these options can lead to the Biological Sciences Certificate required for public school teaching.

Students are encouraged to become engaged in research with faculty members, including required laboratory research experiences in the Bioinformatics, Translational Biomedical Sciences, and Molecular & Cellular Biology majors. Such research opportunities are a unique experience, allowing a student to work closely with faculty members, and potentially network with faculty and students at Rowan’s affiliated medical schools, Cooper Medical School and the Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Several accelerated programs have been developed that support dual B.S.-M.S., B.S.-M.D., and B.S.-D.O. degrees.

Students majoring in any of these programs may participate in any of several minors and CUGS offered by Rowan University. Programs well-suited to our majors include the Pre-Medical minor, and Medical Social Science minor, Chemistry minor, and Neuroscience minor.

The Biological & Biomedical Sciences Department also supports a variety of other programs on campus as well as General Education. The Department offers a number of courses intended for non-majors, including:

All departmental majors should be aware that the above courses may not be counted towards their degrees.

Stephen Bentivenga
Department Chair
Science Hall 130D
856.256.4834
bentivenga@rowan.edu