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:
Goshen College graduate David Waltner-Toews ’71 was recently appointed to the Order of Canada, one of the highest honors given by the Canadian government for citizens who make extraordinary contributions to the country.
For two weeks in February, five Goshen College students joined Ryan Sensenig, professor of biology, in Kenya to assist with prescribed burns inside the Kenya Long term Exclosure Experiment (KLEE).
The Detroit Zoological Society (DZS) is pleased to announce Dr. Shafkat Khan '08 as director of conservation.
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
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
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.
Ameera 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 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 storyErin Bontrager was a Molecular Biology/Biochemistry major from New Paris, Indiana, who completed her internship at Harper Cancer Institute, a collaborative institute between Indiana School of Medicine-South Bend & Notre Dame.
Erin's storyIsaiah Kaufman is a molecular biology/biochemistry major from Goshen, who spent his summer as a Maple Scholar growing, cultivating and studying algae.
Isaiah'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 storyJoel Yoder '22, a molecular biology/biochemistry and chemistry double major from Elkhart, Indiana, has always had an interest in medical chemistry. He got his chance to work in the field with an internship at AbbVie.
Joel'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
