Biology
Biology
CONTACT INFORMATION
Brianne Barker
Associate Professor and Chair
Hall of Sciences 141
973-408-3919
bbarker@drew.edu
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Undergraduate Admissions
36 Madison Avenue Madison, NJ 07940
973-408-DREW
admissions@drew.edu
Meet Our Staff
Biology
Having learned from world-class faculty (including a Jeopardy! Champion) and being exposed to real-world lab research techniques and opportunities, our biology grads—BS or BA—go on to careers in biological research in a number of subfields for companies like Pfizer and Colgate, prepare for medical and veterinary programs, and attend grad schools like Brown and Rutgers.
Related Programs
Biology Major (BA)
Examine the integration of biological sub-disciplines as well as the connection of Biology to other disciplines, to learn how to apply knowledge to real-world problems.
Biology Major (BS)
A rigorous, in-depth curriculum in Biology, with multiple opportunities for student-driven research.
Biology Minor
This program is also available as a Biology Minor.
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Research Opportunities
Biology major Josh Dubose C’24 takes us through the research experiences at Drew.
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Associate Professor and Chair of Biology Brianne Barket in WebMD
Drew University Students Gain Skills, Experience in the Drew Summer Science Institute
Aug 17, 2023
Part 2 of our series on the program providing real-world research opportunities for undergrads
Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Hrishi Pal
May 9, 2023
Hrishi Pal C’23 is entering Rutgers’ master of science in biomedical sciences program
Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Trisha Dominick
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Drew University Class of 2023 Outcomes: Trisha Dominick C’23
Drew University’s Day of Scholars Puts Student Research on Display
Apr 18, 2023
More than 50 student groups presented posters on their scholarly research
RISE
This one-of-a-kind program pairs undergrads with retired industry professionals in the lab.
Drew Summer Science Institute (DSSI)
Pairs Drew students with faculty mentors for an intensive experience working full time on a research project.
Real-world Learning Experiences
Students have the opportunity to complete research projects as a part of the Healthcare and Human Development in South Africa ShortTREC.
Communities
Drew Biology students can join a variety of groups and organizations, including:
Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta) is an honor and professional society for students of the biological sciences. The goal of all Tri-Beta events and activities, according to the constitution, “shall be designed to stimulate interest, scholarly attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, and to promote the dissemination of information and new interpretations among students of the life sciences.”