Department of Physical and Biological Sciences

The Department of Physical and Biological Sciences strives to keep pace with the rapid changes in technology affecting the teaching and study of science. Our faculty has grown, our majors of study have expanded, but most exciting of all is our new home in the Center for the Sciences and Pharmacy. This $40 million facility houses state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms, which dramatically expand opportunities for undergraduate research.

The department offers Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in the following major programs of study:  

• Biology       
• Chemistry
• Forensic Biology
• Forensic Chemistry
• Health Sciences
• Health Studies 

The department also offers pre-allied health programs in:

• Pre-occupational therapy (3+3 Health Studies/Doctor of Occupational Therapy—OTD agreement with the Western New England University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences)
• Pre-physician Assistant (3+2 agreement with Salus University)
• Pre-optometry (3+4 agreement with New England College of Optometry)