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:
A new partnership between Goshen College and Chatham University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) will provide a smooth path for Goshen College graduates who want to become physician assistants and to earn a Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree.
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.
of biology majors who applied to medical or graduate school in recent years were accepted
Acres of land to explore at GC’s Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center
Ranking in the percentage of graduates going on to earn doctorates among all Indiana institutions
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
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Kara Hostetter, a 2016 molecular biology and biochemistry graduate, had attended three schools in Africa before coming to Goshen. Here, she found similarities in the small class sizes and close relationships.
Kara's storyKrislynn Lancaster is a Molecular Biology/Biochemistry major from Milford, Indiana, who spent her 2018 internship at Goshen Physicians Family Medicine Syracuse
Krislynn's storyDanny Aramouni ’19 was a molecular biology/biochemistry major and Bible and religion minor from Manhattan, Kansas. He was a chapel worship assistant, a member of hymn club, pre-med club and a member of the band and orchestra.
Danny's storyStan King’s 30-year research career in plant pathology was bookended by successful stints with the Goshen College tennis team, first as a nearly undefeated player, then as one of the longest-serving coaches in Maple Leaf hist
Stan'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 storyAmeera Alshuga is a molecular biology/biochemistry pre-med major with a minor in psychology from Topeka, Indiana, who spent her internship at Goshen Hospital.
Ameera's storyRyan Sensenig
Professor of Biological & Environmental Science
ES Program Director
& Lindsay Teaching Fellow
Neil Detweiler
Assistant Professor of Biology
Director of Pre-Health Programs
Danielle Pagoria
Administrative Assistant
