Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Biology] From Gannon University

students from Gannon Universitycan participate in faculty-mentored research as well as travel courses to study tropical marine biology in the Bahamas or the ecology of Yellowstone National Park. Field courses include Fisheries Biology and Limnology, which utilize the Environaut, Gannon University?s research vessel on Lake Erie, and biomedical courses such as Human Gross Anatomy, Histology, and Parasitology, which help students prepare for medical school or medically related professional programs.

You Will Experience

Biology majors can participate in faculty-mentored research to gain experience studying the biological sciences. Many students also choose to complete a summer undergraduate research program or clinical internship. Students work with faculty members to explore these possibilities. External research and internship opportunities are vast, but our students have participated in programs with:

• Case Western Reserve University??

• Department of Environmental Protection??

• Erie Zoo??

• Presque Isle State Park??

• Roswell Park Cancer Center??

• Saint Vincent Hospital??

• Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle??

• UPMC Hamot??

• Washington University in St. Louis??

• Western Pennsylvania Conservancy??

• Yellowstone National Park? ? ? ? ?

You Will Earn

Salaries in the field vary depending on the location and type of organization.

• Starting salary: $40,200??

• Mid-career salary: $70,800????