“My research experiences here helped me to earn a scholarship from the EPA while at  Clarkson and a doctoral fellowship from Virginia Tech.” — Matthew Williams ’07 Ph.D. candidate at Virginia Tech

High Powered Research and a Fast Track to Your Career

An excellent faculty and an emphasis on undergraduate research give the Biology Department the opportunity to offer a hands-on approach to the biology curriculum. The low faculty to student ratio also ensures that the faculty gets to know and work closely with students in the classrooms and teaching laboratories.

The Biology curriculum provides a broad background, with opportunities to focus in the areas of health, environmental biology, and molecular biology.

The faculty have expertise in a variety of areas including biotechnology, neuropharmacology, aquatic ecology, conservation biology, animal behavior, developmental biology, cancer biology, environmental and occupational hygiene, and peptide biochemistry. The faculty is engaged in cutting-edge research and offer many opportunities for independent student research. Not only does this allow students a chance to apply what they have learned in the classroom, but it also prepares them for postgraduate studies and careers in biotechnology, the healthcare industry, and environmental fields.