Study and perform research with our distinguished biology professors as you prepare for a rewarding career in biology with our biology bachelor’s degree program in New York City.
A biology degree opens the door to many careers. You can work in a research lab, hospital or in the biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceutical or environmental fields. Biology majors can go on to medical school, veterinary school, dental school or another advanced degree program.
As a consultant on the hit television show's 2025 season, assistant professor of biology Kaiya Provost, PhD, played a vital role by teaching cast members to mimic the birdcalls that helped solve the mysterious death of the Arconia apartment building's doorman.
Adelphi’s eighth consecutive winner of an Inspiring Programs in STEM Award provides scholarships, mentoring, internships and career preparation for high-achieving, low-income students from local schools majoring in STEM fields.
It all started in 2021—the (STEM)2 Network, funded by a $500,000 award from the National Science Foundation, set out to support faculty in transforming undergraduate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) education from within.
Kyana Gordon ’24 was turned away from doing research at her high school. Now, after two years in Adelphi biology labs, she's off to conduct epidemiological research in Jamaica as a Fulbright Scholar. Meet her and three other winners of prestigious national academic awards.
Melissa Emilcar working in Adelphi University’s Science Lab.
A minor in biology provides students with a broad background in biology while allowing them significant flexibility to choose courses of interest. The biology minor is especially well suited as a complement to other science-related majors, such as Environmental Studies, Health Education, Anthropology, as well as many of the pre-professional programs.
Biology majors at Adelphi on Long Island have the opportunity to accelerate their path to a rewarding professional career by completing a joint degree in dentistry, medicine, optometry, podiatry, physical therapy, veterinary medicine, or pharmaceutical sciences. Learn more about the application process for these programs.
Students in this program are also eligible to enter STEP, which allows you to earn a master’s degree and prepare for teacher certification with one additional year, saving you time and tuition costs.
Adelphi’s eighth consecutive winner of an Inspiring Programs in STEM Award provides scholarships, mentoring, internships and career preparation for high-achieving, low-income students from local schools majoring in STEM fields.
Research is a major part of a biology program at Adelphi in New York. Students have the opportunity to participate in Adelphi’s annual Research and Creative Works Conference to showcase their work to faculty and the rest of our community. Biology students have applied their on-campus research knowledge to real-life work settings through partnerships with institutions throughout the New York metropolitan area, including:
Adelphi provided me with incredible opportunities. The internships, research and field trips gave me the opportunity to connect with a vast network of people around the world.
Sara Kulins ’15
BS in Biology, Outdoor Educator
To apply for the undergraduate biology program, submit the appropriate application requirements:
Learn about the costs you can expect, and discover how scholarships, grants and financial aid packages can put an Adelphi education within reach.
All undergraduate bachelor’s degree in biology students have the opportunity to apply for the following programs to expand their educational landscape:
A biology degree opens the door to many careers. You can work in a research lab or hospital, or in the biotechnology, healthcare, pharmaceutical or environmental fields. In addition, you can go to medical school, veterinary school, dental school or another advanced degree program.
Typically, a bachelor’s degree in biology takes four years to complete.
