It is also recommended for careers in research, academia, allied health, private enterprise, or government service. Students completing the major sequence and their General Studies courses will graduate with a solid foundation in biological science and a broad educational background. Students enrolled in the major are encouraged to strengthen their career preparation by completing an internship, directed study, or other research project before graduation. All students majoring in Biology must take the Major Field Test in Biology as juniors and seniors. With the permission of the Stonehill Medical Science Coordinator, students may attend hospitals approved by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation.
Hospitals reserve the right to select the best qualified students from the applicant pool.
A grade-point average of 2.7 is ordinarily considered the minimum requirement by hospitals. The Human Biology minor is designed for liberal arts students whose graduate study or career plans would be enhanced by a knowledge of basic human anatomy and physiology, e.g. , those planning careers in anthropology, clinical psychology, or genetic counseling. Three should be from the Organismic group and one either from the Specialty group or one selected with the approval of the Biology Department chairperson. The Molecular Biology minor is designed primarily for Chemistry majors with an interest in biochemical processes who might be planning careers in clinical chemistry, biochemistry, or biophysics.