Biology

Biology is an exciting and rapidly expanding field with great opportunities for the future.  At Saint Michael's College, the combination of the Biology major with the intellectual breadth of the college's liberal arts curriculum prepares students for entry into graduate study, healthcare professional schools, and the workforce of today and the future. 

LabThrough selection of a particular track of courses within the Biology major, students can focus on one of the following areas: 
Pre-Healthcare Career, Environmental Biology, Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biology Education, or students can create their own selection of courses.

Our diverse courses emphasize hands-on learning, with active laboratory and field components. In addition, BI 205 (Biological Reading and Writing) and BI 410 (Biology Senior Seminar) emphasize the use of professional literature and the development of effective writing and speaking skills, which also are reinforced in our other courses. All of our courses, including the labs, are taught by faculty, so you will have the benefit of working closely with faculty throughout the program. Our faculty also maintain active research programs that provide research opportunities for interested students during the academic year and during the summer.

Read what some of our alumni have to say about the program and how it prepared them for their futures. 

For a summary of key facts about our program and highlights of our activities see our department fact sheet, and poster.  To read about the latest accomplishments of our students, alumni and faculty, see our e-newsletter.

In addition, view answers to our frequently asked questions, which are based on our experiences with prospective students and their families. 

To contact the Department of Biology:

Department of Biology
Saint Michael's College
One Winooski Park, Box 277
Colchester, VT 05439

Fax: 802.654.2236

 Department Chair:
Valerie Banschbach
vbanschbach@smcvt.edu
802.654.2633

Administrative Assistant:
Denise Brault
dbrault@smcvt.edu
802.654.2866

View a complete list of faculty in the Department of Biology.