Biology and Health Sciences

College of Science and Health Professions

Edinboro University's Biology and Health Sciences Department prepares students for scientific research and applied work in their field through lab work, theory application, class lectures and hands-on experiences.

Hands-On Experience Helps Students Learn

Why Study Biology and Health Sciences at Edinboro University?

In the Department of Biology and Health Sciences, our mission is to prepare students for a wide variety of entry level biology positions, as well as graduate work in biologically related master's and doctoral programs.

• Students may pursue a wide variety of pathways including biological research, health care, environmental management, wildlife conservation and education to teach at the university or K-12 level, or serve as a naturalist in science museums, zoos, aquariums, parks and nature centers.
• Degree programs may be combined with other fields that lead to careers in biotechnology, forensic science, politics, business, economics, mathematics (bioinformatics), scientific writing and scientific illustration.
• The Biology and Health Sciences programs are proudly accredited by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board and the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.
  
  

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Contact Us

Biology and Health Sciences
126 Cooper Hall
230 Scotland Road
Edinboro, PA 16444
Phone: 814-732-2500

Nina Thumser, PhD
Department Chair
126C and 146 Cooper Hall
Email: nthumser@edinboro.edu
Phone: 814-732-2158