Undergraduate Degree Programs - Click this link for information about:
Biology Major (BIOL)
Molecular Biology Major (MOBI)
Biology Major, Concentration in Environmental Science (BIES)
Biology Major, Concentration in Biology Education (BIED)
5-year combined BS-MS degrees in Biology (click here for information)
Course Availability -- a rough sketch of how often we offer different courses
General Education Requirements. The Gen-Ed requirements can be very confusing, and can be very different among students in different programs or matriculation years. If this link does not answer your questions, please visit your faculty advisor for assistance.
IMPORTANT: These are only general guidelines. Because academic programs vary depending on the year of matriculation, always consult Web Enrollment Services for Students (WESS) for specific individual degree requirements. Students can do this by selecting Analysis of Degree Progress in WESS. All students should also consult with their faculty advisor regularly to ensure all degree requirements are met.
Academic Advising.
Biology Faculty Advisor. (Your advisor can also be found on WESS) Most questions about degree programs can be answered by your faculty advisor.
Center for Academic Advising and Adult Learning (CAAAL). For questions about degree problems (residency requirement, world language CLEP, etc.). Note: CAAAL will usually send you back to the Department Chair if you have not gone there first.
You may also consult the Undergraduate Advising Coordinator or the Graduate Advising Coordinator for more information about resources for academic advising.
Interdisciplinary Degrees - The Biology and Molecular Biology Department is part of several degree programs that span more than one department. For more information, please click on:
BS in Science Informatics - Advisor Dr. James Dyer, Department of Chemistry
BS/MS in Aquatic and Coastal Science - Advisor Dr. Paul Bologna
Articulation Programs. The Department of Biology and Molecular Biology participates in a number of articulated programs with other institutions. For more information, please click on:
1. BIDE - Dental Program Articulation Agreement with University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (BS from Montclair State University; DMD from University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey Dental School).
2. BIME - Medical Program Articulation Agreement with University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (BS from Montclair State University; MD from University of Medicine and Dentistry-New Jersey Dental School)
3. Combined Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Pharmacy with Rutgers University.
4. Physical Therapy Program (with UMDNJ). Three year component at MSU followed by three years at UMDNJ. The program will lead to a BS in Biology from MSU and a Doctor of Physical Therapy from UMDNJ.
5. Physicians Assistant Program (with UMDNJ). Three year component at MSU followed by three years at UMDNJ. The program will lead to a BS in Biology from MSU and a MS of Physician Assistant from UMDNJ.
For additional details about the PT and PA programs, contact:
Dr. Judith Shillcock, phone(973) 655-4397, email shillcockj@mail.montclair.edu
6. BRIDGES to the Doctorate Program: MS/PhD with UMDNJ Piscataway. NIH funded program that provides salary and research assistants as well as tuition and fees reimbursement for qualified targeted minority graduate students.
Research Opportunities
As a student in our department, you have many opportunities to pursue independent scientific research with faculty members. For undergraduates, this typically comes in the form of BIOL 418 (Biology Independent Research).
The first step is to find out what faculty members are doing research that is exciting to you. This website is a good place to start - each faculty member has a web page that describes their research and publications. Contact and visit those faculty members you find interesting - you might get a chance to conduct exciting new experiments!
Click here for additional information about research in the College of Science and Mathematics.
New Research Program: MARC (Minority Access to Research Careers) Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research (U-STAR).
This program is federally funded by the National Institutes of Health to encourage the participation of underrepresented minority students in biomedical research. For more information, contact Dr. Halaby or click here. Click here for an application. Click for a recent article about the new MARC program at MSU.
Biology Student Clubs and Activities
Biology Club (Inquire at Department Office)
MAPS - Minority Association of Pre-Health Students (inquire at Department)
General Student Resources
Semester Term Information (Course Schedules, Deadlines, Etc.)
Montclair State University Student Resources (Just about everything!)
The Graduate School at Montclair State University
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Employment Opportunities
General Resources
Especially the section for searching scientific research articles!
The Department of Biology and Molecular Biology considers academic dishonesty a serious offense. All students should be familiar with the university policies on academic dishonesty described in the University Code of Conduct.