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Biology Department Overview

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As a department, our mission is founded on the premise that excellence in teaching and excellence in research complement each other. We have an exciting diverse faculty whose expertise encompasses Biology as a whole and it is our aim to be able to provide our students with training in all major sub-disciplines of Biology. We encourage students to participate in faculty directed research through independent study, often leading to a co-authored publication. We recognize that a large number of our students enter professional programs (Medical Laboratory Science and Nursing) or pursue professional degrees (MD, DDS, DPM and DPT etc.) as well as entering CSI graduate programs (Masters degree) in Biology, Neuroscience and Environmental Science and the CUNY Ph.D. program. Many of our faculty hold Dual appointments with the Graduate Center.

In conjunction with the mission of the college, the Biology Department embraces the strength of our diversity, fosters civic mindedness and nurtures responsible citizens for city, country and the world.

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Undergraduate Studies

Information, Criteria and Requirments

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Graduate Studies

Admissions & Degree Requirements

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Medical Laboratory Science

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Programs in Biology department

Virtual Open House

Undergraduate
Study of the biological sciences is a major requirement for students who wish to specialize in such fields as plant or animal research, and for students who plan to enter various health professions, such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, medical laboratory science, physician assistant, and physical therapy. The Department offers a varied and balanced program for biology and health profession majors, and three options in the BS degree program in Biology: Biology major, biology/adolescence education, and bioinformatics.

Summer 2022 Early Research Opportunities offered by the Department of Biology

The following research opportunities are a good fit for any students interested in medicine or the health sciences as a college and professional career, and looking to build their research portfolios.

Metagenomics: The Sequencing of DNA (an exclusive research opportunity)

June 1–27, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30–6:30pm
16 hours, in person, Building 6S, Lab 6S-144/145
Discounted Lab/Materials fee: $490.00, payable online
Instructor: Faiza Peetz, MD; Assistant Professor, Biology
Apply by May 27: CSI's Dept. of Biology June 2022 Exclusive Workshop: METAGENOMICS: The Sequencing of DNA

Students must upload proof of vaccination via the Cleared4 system in order to participate in on-campus activities—a link will be shared.

Pre-Health Immersion: Anatomy

July 11–22, Monday–Friday, 3:00–6:00pm
30 hours, Online, Synchronous
Discounted Lab/Materials fee: $590.00, payable online
Instructor: Grozdena Yilmaz, MPAS, PA-C; Director of Pre-MD/Pre-PA Advisement, Deputy Chair, Biology
Apply by July 7: Form: Summer 2022 Pre-Health Immersion Workshop: Anatomy

Questions? Please contact Holly Block, Assistant Director for Recruitment: holly.block@csi.cuny.edu or 347.443.8699

Graduate Program

A representative from the College of Staten Island will be attending events and will be available to meet with you to answer questions about the program. Click here to view a list of events.

Graduate
The Department of Biology at the College of Staten Island offers graduate degrees in Biology. The degrees are designed to provide research training in a variety of disciplines in biology, as well as prepare secondary education teachers with coursework and projects to prepare the scientists of the future.

Masters

PhD Programs