Students interested in the Biological Sciences may choose to major in Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Science, or Psychobiology. The interests of the biology faculty span a wide range of subdisciplines within the field including biochemistry, botany, conservation biology, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, invertebrate zoology, marine biology, molecular biology, ornithology, parasitology, physiology, and symbiosis. The biology department prides itself on involving undergraduates in scientific research either through investigative laboratory activities, independent research projects as part of 200 or 300-level courses, independent research in a faculty members research laboratory, or senior honors thesis projects. After Wheaton many graduates enroll in Masters or Ph.D. programs or go to medical, dental, optometry, or veterinary school. Graduates pursue careers in such fields as biotechnology, conservation biology, environmental education, and medicine.

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