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  Students present their research at regional conferences

  Congratulations to all our students who presented their research at regional conferences during the spring of 2013!

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  Science & Religion Conference

  The Annual Goshen College Conference on Religion & Science is April 5-7th. The featured speaker is Dr. Gayle Woloschak who will be presenting - BECOMING HUMAN: WEAVING TOGETHER GENETICS & PERSONHOOD.

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  Spring Science Speaker Series

  The Biology Department’s Spring Science Speaker Series focuses on the theme of Communication.  GC alumna Melissa Gillette recently presented her research studying mammary gland morphogenesis as part of her PhD research at the University of Notre Dame.  Click here for the full speaker schedule.  

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  3rd Annual Biological Sciences Homecoming Luncheon

  In October the department hosted the 3rd annual Biological Sciences Luncheon, celebrating more than 40 years of marine biology at GC, with keynote speaker Carl Weaver '69. Download your copy of the new booklet highlighting the history of the program.

As a biology major at Goshen, you’ll explore the natural world down to the cellular level. Research in the lab and in the field. And prepare yourself for health- and biology-related careers. No matter which program you choose, you’ll build a strong foundation of knowledge and field experience.

Goshen College biology majors have impressive track records:

• 82 percent of students who applied to medical school in the past 10 years have been accepted.
• The percentage of our graduates earning doctorate degrees in life sciences ranks GC in the top five percent of undergraduate institutions in a recent study by Franklin & Marshall College.
• Goshen ranks number one for graduates receiving doctorate degrees in life sciences among the 70 institutions in the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities.

Major in Biology

Areas of interest for which majors may prepare by careful selection of courses include: agriculture, allied health (medical technology, pharmacy), biotechnology, botany, cellular biology, ecology, environmental biology, field biology, genetics, human biology, marine biology, microbiology, molecular biology, pre-professional (dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, physical therapy), teaching biology, tropical agriculture, wildlife biology or zoology.

Major in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry

Major/Minor in Environmental Science

We believe that the environmental needs in our world require education that links people with scientific information; nurtures relationships between people, locally and globally; and connects our communities with the land on which we are dependent as part of God’s creation.

Pre-Medicine

If you are interested in medicine, Goshen College can provide a strong background for entry into medical school and related professions. Goshen College offers many unique opportunities for medical experience prior to entering medical school. Goshen College students find many opportunities for academic studies and research; pre-medical students can also gain experience in programs linking GC with local health-care providers.

Pre-Dentist

To be accepted into one of the 54 dental programs in the United States, you will need a strong background in science. Goshen College can provide you with this academic foundation, as well as opportunities in a wide variety of other disciplines, as part of the liberal arts education at GC.

Pre-Veterinary

Veterinary schools are very selective. To gain entrance into such a school, you will need a strong background in the sciences. Goshen College can give you the academic foundation to begin your veterinary studies. There are also many convenient opportunities to gain experience with animals, required by most veterinary programsweek period of service volunteering on a farm or other location where they will gain unique experience with animals.

Pre-Pharmacy

Goshen College can give you the academic foundation to prepare you for pharmacy school. Goshen College students find many opportunities for academic studies and research; pre-pharmacy students can also conveniently gain experience with local health-care providers.

Pre-Physical Therapy

Goshen College can give you the academic foundation needed to enter the field of physical therapy. Goshen College students find many opportunities for academic studies and research; pre-physical therapy students can also gain experience in programs linking GC with local health-care providers.