Biology

program Type	Department	School
Undergraduate Major, Undergraduate Minor	Biology	School of Science

Your biology journey is more than just a degree—it’s your launchpad to a future in medicine, research, and beyond. From day one, you’ll dive into hands-on lab work, gain real-world skills, and learn directly from expert professors who not only know your name, but care about your success.

What Makes Our Biology Program Different?

You’ll Build Skills That Matter: From gene editing with CRISPR to anatomical dissection, you’ll practice real techniques used by professionals in the field. Imagine mastering tools that top medical schools use—right in your undergraduate labs.
You’ll Design Your Own Experiments: In our unique "Scientific Writing" course, you’re not just learning science—you’re doing it. You'll design, carry out, and write about your experiments, gaining experience that sets you apart when applying to grad schools or jobs.
You’ll Have a Community: Yes, the work is challenging, but you’re not alone. You'll form strong bonds with classmates and professors, creating a support system that makes the journey rewarding and fun.

Andrew Nguyen

Accepted into the early acceptance program for the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM), Andrew spent 3 years at Siena conducting research in molecular neurobiology. Now he’s in med school, applying the skills and knowledge he gained at Siena.

Klaudia Poplawski

Now pursuing a Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology/Cancer Biology at Colorado State University, Klaudia’s research experience at Siena investigating cellular pH and aging was a crucial stepping stone to her doctoral studies.

Nicole Patille

Nicole is attending Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine, demonstrating how Siena’s rigorous preparation made her vet school-ready.

Brendan Nashelsky

Graduating at the top of his class from Albany Law School, Brendan is now a restructuring attorney at Kirkland & Ellis, showing the versatility of a Siena Biology degree.

Career Success is Closer Than You Think

You’ll join a community of Siena Biology graduates working as doctors, dentists, veterinarians, researchers, and more. The program provides a direct path to fields like medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and environmental conservation. Many alumni continue their studies at Albany Medical College, Cornell University, New York University, the University at Buffalo School of Medicine, and other top institutions. Others launch careers at organizations like Boston Scientific, General Electric, Labcorp, Regeneron, Pfizer, Albany Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, the New York State Police Forensic Identification Unit, and the U.S. Air Force.

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