Bachelor of Science in Biology with Concentration in Human Biology

at Marist College USA

Ready to join one of only nine programs, out of 329 nationally, to achieve a 100% first-time pass rate on the national board exam for the past six consecutive years? With our success rate, rigorous curriculum, high-tech facilities, and doctorate program opportunity, you’ll be prepared for a very successful career in athletic training.

Marist’s Biology program, offering degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Biology, with concentrations in Human Biology or the Biological Sciences, is designed to help you take your passion and turn it into a successful, meaningful future. Our natural resources of the Hudson River and local community combined with our state-of-the-art technological resources and expert faculty create a learning environment unlike any other for our Biology, Biomedical Sciences, and Human Biology students. 

The Applied Mathematics curriculum is designed to be customizable based on your specific career goals and interests. This customization comes in the form of four unique interdisciplinary tracks:

• Biology Track: apply mathematics to the fields of biology and medicine
• Chemistry Track: develop your mathematics skills as they pertain to the different fields of chemistry
• Computer Science Track: take your mathematics further into the fields of data science, programming, and information technology
• Financial/Actuarial Track: enter the fields of financial management, economics, finance, and more

What sets Marist’s Data Science and Analytics program apart is its direct connection to real-world application. Working hand-in-hand with major data institutions like IBM provides you with the opportunities to not only retain the theory of Data Science and Analytics but to apply it from day one of your academic career.

What sets Marist’s Mathematics and Mathematics Education program apart is its balance of theory and practical application. You’ll be well-versed in the historical developments of mathematics, plus well-prepared in the method and practice of your classroom learning – the perfect formula for career success in mathematics.

Marist’s Sports Communication concentration within the Communication major goes beyond scores and statistics. You will read and analyze sports in new ways, critically examining the role of sports in society and considering such areas as gender, race, and public policy in the context of sports. With a unique combination of theory and practice, you’ll have real-world experience in sports communication long before you enter the industry after graduation.

The B.A. in Italian provides the foundational skills for spoken and written proficiency as well as essential knowledge of Italian culture through the study of a broad range of topics such as Italian literature,  history, and contemporary ideas. The minor provides students with a solid base for the many professions linked with international endeavors and helps to prepare students to work in Italian and Italian American communities and institutions here and abroad.

The B.S. in Digital Media is designed to allow students the opportunity to explore, in depth, the new exciting field of Digital Media under the guidance of recognized working artists, designers, and educators. It combines courses in digital media with a balanced curriculum of art studio, art history, and liberal arts.