{"id":5843,"date":"2025-09-15T13:19:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T17:19:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program-page&#038;p=5843"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T19:12:07","slug":"bs-biology-bloomfield","status":"publish","type":"program-page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/academics\/programs\/bs-biology-bloomfield\/","title":{"rendered":"Biology"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='program-hero'><div class='top-part'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><div class='content-area'><h1 id=\"content-start\">Biology<\/h1><p class=\"program-info\"><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?degree_type=bs\">BS<\/a> &bull; <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=major\">Major<\/a>, <a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?program_type=minor\">Minor<\/a><\/p><div class='image-holder'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/061423_biology-bs-hero.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/061423_biology-bs-hero.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"A student in a lab holding a glass flask holding a blue liquid\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='bottom-part'><div class='wrapper'><div class='content-area'>\n<h2>Ever wonder how life actually works?<\/h2>\n<p>What makes a plant grow? How does the body fight disease? What causes ecosystems to collapse \u2014 or thrive?If you\u2019re curious about the living world and want to understand it from the inside out, you might be a biologist in the making.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is Biology?<\/h2>\n<p>Biology is the scientific study of life \u2014 from the tiniest cells to entire ecosystems. Biologists explore how living things function, grow, evolve, and interact with each other and their environments.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re fascinated by human anatomy, environmental conservation, genetics, or microbes, biology gives you the foundation to explore life\u2019s biggest questions \u2014 and contribute to real-world solutions in medicine, sustainability, and more. <a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.montclair.edu\/programs\/bloomfield-biology-bs\/\">See the curriculum<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"prpl-button-row\"><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/admissions\/apply-to-bloomfield\/\">Apply Now<\/a><\/span><span class=\"prpl-button ghost-red\"><a href=\"https:\/\/apply.montclair.edu\/register\/inquirebc\">Request Info<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><aside><p><strong>Program Format<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?modality=in-person\">In-person<\/a><\/p><p><strong>College or School<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?college=bloomfield\">Bloomfield College<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Area of Study<\/strong><br \/><a href=\"\/academics\/program-finder\/?area_of_study=health-medicine-and-the-sciences\">Health, Medicine and the Sciences<\/a><\/p><p><strong>Cost Information<\/strong><br \/>In-state tuition is just <strong>$7,839<\/strong> per semester. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/tuition-and-fees\/undergraduate-costs\/\">Undergraduate Cost of Attendance<\/a><\/p><p><span class='prpl-button full-width'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/admissions\/visit-us\/\">Visit Us<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray skewed-edge image-right\"><div class=\"image-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/090523_32582_Community-Garden-Students.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/090523_32582_Community-Garden-Students.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"3 students working together in the community garden.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Your Degree, Your Community<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>SCHOLAR<\/strong> certificate is built into every Bloomfield College degree. Designed to give our students an experiential advantage, the certificate creates opportunities to collaborate with community partners to solve real-world problems.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"prpl-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomfield.edu\/academics\/scholar-certificate-program\/\">Learn more about SCHOLAR<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band lt-gray no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>Biology Minor<\/h2>\n<p>The Biology minor gives you a strong foundation in the study of living systems and the forces that shape them. You\u2019ll explore topics like genetics, microbiology, ecology, physiology, and evolution, gaining insight into how organisms adapt and interact with their environments. Hands-on labs and fieldwork let you apply what you learn, while courses build your critical thinking and research skills. This minor is a great fit for students interested in health, research, education, or any field where understanding life and science can make an impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"prpl-band no-margin\"><div class=\"text-content\">\n<h2>What Can You Do With a Biology Degree?<\/h2>\n<p>Biology majors are everywhere \u2014 in hospitals, research labs, startups, classrooms, and even on the front lines of healthcare innovation. Some go on to become doctors, dentists, veterinarians, or physician assistants. Others pursue graduate study in fields like genetics, microbiology, or environmental science.<\/p>\n<p>But a biology degree doesn\u2019t just prepare you for med school \u2014 it opens doors to high-impact careers in biotech, science communication, lab research, pharmaceuticals, clinical trials, and even healthcare technology.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re drawn to solving global health challenges, working in a lab, or exploring the business side of science, biology gives you the foundation \u2014 and flexibility \u2014 to make your mark.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Study Biology at Bloomfield?<\/h2>\n<p>At Bloomfield, you\u2019ll do more than memorize facts \u2014 you\u2019ll apply your knowledge in the lab, gaining hands-on experience through real academic research projects.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll also study in small, supportive classes, where professors know your name and want to see you succeed. And since Bloomfield is part of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, you\u2019ll get access to the resources of a major public university \u2014 without losing the personalized feel of a small college.<\/p>\n<p>Graduate ready to pursue careers in healthcare, research, biotechnology, education, and environmental science \u2014 or take the next step with medical, veterinary, dental, or graduate school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"program-contact-band\"><div class=\"background-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-background\" data-original-image=\"\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/academics\/wp-content\/plugins\/msu-program-finder\/2025-08-07_mosaic-background-high-res.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/div><div class=\"content-container\">\n<h2>Questions? 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