Biological Sciences

Students enrolled in degree programs offered by the Biological Sciences Department enjoy small class sizes, individual attention, and a wide variety of opportunities to gain valuable research experience. The department offers excellent preparation for professional and research careers as well as training for community health workers concerned with the educational needs of the entire Long Island community.

In 2008, the College announced its new accelerated B.S. in Biological Sciences/D.O. in Osteopathic Medicine dual degree program, which is offered in collaboration with the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine.  For more information on the program, visit the Majors & Minors page.

All students within the Biological Sciences program have access to career counseling, tutoring, MCAT, DAT and GRE exam preparation through funding from the U.S. Department of Education, the New York State Education Department and the National Science Foundation. These programs also provide tuition assistance and internship opportunities.

Did You Know?

Maryann De Leo, a 1977 graduate of the Media & Communications program within the American Studies Department, was honored with an Oscar in the Documentary Short Subject category at the 76th Annual Academy Awards for her work as producer and director of "Chernobyl Heart," a film about the effects of radiation on the children of Belarus, Russia, 16 years after the infamous nuclear reactor accident at Chernobyl.

Seniors, Kacey-Ann Thompson and Emmanuel Konde of the Biological Sciences Department, earned recognition at the 14th annual New York State Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program Conference.

Among SUNY's comprehensive colleges, Old Westbury ranks among the highest in science and engineering funding to support competitive scientific research. Funding for research is provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Institute of General Medical Sciences of the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and the New York State Department of Education.