We are a community of student scholars and academics pursuing a rigorous and interdisciplinary approach to biology with a focus on events that occur at the cellular and biochemical levels. Our graduates become world-class scientists, doctors and other types of health professionals. Most students interested in working as health professionals (in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, pharmacy and veterinary) choose this major. We have an excellent track record of getting students into their choice of medical and graduate schools; in the past five years, we have had an almost 95 percent acceptance rate.
The purpose of the molecular biology/biochemistry program is to provide our students with an excellent education in this field within the setting of a broad liberal arts education. As a student in this program, you will:
Doug Landis '81, a University Distinguished Professor in the Michigan State University Department of Entomology and Ecology, Evolution and Behavior Program, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
The eight-week Maple Scholars research program and Hickory Scholars sustainability program continued this summer, despite an early end to the academic school year due to coronavirus.
As our world got accustomed to physical distancing, life in lockdown and virtual everything, many GC alumni have been out on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. As doctors, nurses and researchers, they are applying their expertise to cure and find cures. We checked in on some…
Number of years the marine biology program has operated in the Florida Keys
Number of years the marine biology program has operated in the Florida Keys
Acres of land to explore at GC’s Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center
of biology majors who applied to medical or graduate school in recent years were accepted
Ranking in the percentage of graduates going on to earn doctorates among all Indiana institutions
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Doug Schirch is not only passionate about chemistry: he has also led Study-Service Term in Nicaragua and serves as an adviser to the Social Reform and Pax clubs.
Doug's storyDan Smith decided to teach chemistry at Goshen College because he wanted to work with students on an individual basis and be able to share his faith in God with them.
Dan's storyConnor Clemens is a molecular biology/biochemistry major from Ellicott City, Maryland. He spent his summer shadowing an endocrinologist and a nephrologist in Baltimore, Maryland.
Connor's storyAsia Green graduated in 2017 with a molecular biology and biochemistry major. She played soccer, participated in the Black Student Union and learned Spanish—all while studying to become a pediatric dentist.
Asia's storyAlejandro Genis, a 2016 graduate with a molecular biology and biochemistry major from Elkhart, Indiana, has a diverse set of interests: golf, violin and animal research.
Alejandro's story"Peacemaking begins with understanding our world and our connection to it -- promoting peace is increasingly about caring for ecological systems on which humans depend."
Ryan's storyRyan Sensenig
Professor of Biological & Environmental Science
ES Program Director
& Lindsay Teaching Fellow
Danielle Pagoria
Administrative Assistant
