Bachelor of Physical and Life Sciences

Are you curious about the billions of living organisms that inhabit our planet? When you are a biology major at Felician University, you will have the opportunity to study the living world from the smallest cells to massive ecosystems. Biological sciences span a wide range of interests that include anatomy and physiology, molecular biology, ecology and evolution, and health-related biology. With a strong foundation in the basic principles of biology, you will have many career options available to you.

If you wish to pursue a career in a health-related profession, Felician University offers several accelerated, pre-professional programs with cooperating professional schools. These programs include: Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Respiratory Therapy Technology, Medical Imaging Sciences, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Audiology, and Podiatry.

Programs

• Bachelor of Science in Biology
• Minor in Biology – 19 credits in biology courses
• Concentration in Biochemistry – 49 credits in biology and chemistry courses to prepare for entry into graduate programs and careers such as pharmacology, biotechnology, and chemical analysis.

Points of Interest

• Plan and execute an original, hands-on research project in your senior year. You will complete this one-semester project in either biology or chemistry under the guidance of a faculty mentor.
• Get a head start when applying to post-graduate programs! Qualified candidates receive departmental letters of reference.
• Haven’t decided on a career direction? Switch easily between the biology major and our pre-professional programs, and vice versa, with our flexible curriculum.
• Gain practical experience in laboratory techniques in our newly renovated laboratories.
• Learn to think critically about complex scientific matters and ethical consequences as you prepare for the many challenges of modern society.
• Develop an appreciation of Catholic/Franciscan values as they relate to the practitioner of science.

Career Opportunities

Professional Careers

• Medicine
• Doctor of Osteopathy
• Dentistry
• Chiropractic
• Podiatry
• Physical therapy
• Audiology
• Optometry
• Veterinary medicine
• Occupational therapy
• Physician assistance
• Pharmacy

100% of our 2017 surveyed graduates were either employed or in graduate school six months after graduation.

The average salary of Felician graduates is $50,112.

Where do our students and alumni find internships and employment?

Looking for an internship opportunity? Here is where our students have interned while at Felician:

• Disney World
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
• Irish Repertory Theatre
• New York Red Bulls Soccer Club
• Pepsi Company
• Prudential Financial
• United Nations

Here is a sampling of where our Felician graduates are employed:

• American International Group (AIG)
• AT&T
• Dupont
• Federal Reserve Bank
• Johnson & Johnson
• KPMG
• Morgan Stanley
• Teachers in the area New Jersey schools