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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:
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…
Rushika Perera, who is leading a team that is testing hundreds of existing drugs, compounds and chemicals to see if they might provide options to fight the virus that causes COVID-19, has received grants from the Boettcher Foundation to fight COVID-19 and potential future pandemics.
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
Ranking in the percentage of graduates going on to earn doctorates among all Indiana institutions
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
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Henry Stewart graduated from Goshen College in 2014 with a music and biochemistry double major. As a student, he was known for playing the accordion, writing award-winning music compositions and as an academic star.
Henry's storyKara 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 storyDoug 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 storyDoug, a surgical oncologist, was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world in 2010 for his groundbreaking cancer research. He received the 2016 Goshen College Culture for Service Award.
Doug'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 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
