Biology

Pre-Professional Programs

The Department of Biology and Environmental Science sponsors pre-professional programs in the following areas:

Prepare for medical or dental school with a Biology or Biochemistry major

Prepare for a Doctorate of Pharmacy with a Biology or Biochemistry major or a Chemistry major with a Biology minor

Simpson's Pre-Professional Programs prepare you for a variety of graduate programs, from veterinary medicine to pharmacy to physical therapy.

Here's how Simpson's programs stand out:

Small class and laboratory sizes allow faculty to provide individualized attention to each student.
Our faculty serve as pre-professional advisors who will personally help students throughout their graduate school search and application processes.
Our innovative curriculum emphasizes valuable research and clinical experience, which makes our students attractive to professional schools across the country.
Science faculty have led students on May Term research trips to Costa Rica, the Galapagos Islands, Australia, Borneo, Nepal, Namibia, Madagascar, Peru, Mongolia, Morocco and Europe.
Our courses are designed to foster independent and creative thinking, the requirements necessary to build a firm foundation in preparing students for professional schools.