As a biology student at Muhlenberg, you’ll investigate life in all forms and at all scales, from molecular biology to population ecology. Studying this natural science in a rigorous liberal arts environment expands the depth and breadth of your education, allowing you to make unique connections, pursue independent research opportunities based on your interests and learn beyond the classroom via field experiences and community engagement.
Muhlenberg’s faculty and staff will support you in tailoring your professional path to your personal passions. Exploring biology with depth and breadth is relevant to any health-related career, such as physicians, dentists or optometrist. It also provides a solid foundation to pursue an advanced degree in any biological science, including cell and molecular biology, genetics or ecology. The skills gained with a biology degree are highly transferable to any career that requires creative problem-solving, analytical and observation skills, which can include, law, scientific illustrator or environmental policymaker among countless others.
Our distinguished faculty are prolific scholars and engaged mentors who want you to achieve success in the biological sciences—whatever “success” means to you. You’ll benefit from academic challenges and personalized guidance as you study the diversity of life and the many vital ways biology affects our world.
Conduct research during the academic year, during the summer as independent work or year-round - both on and off campus. At Muhlenberg, the choice is yours.
Muhlenberg Biology faculty are expert, published researchers and operate laboratories with excellent resources and equipment. Meet the mentors who will guide you to a future career in the biological sciences.
Muhlenberg's biology curriculum takes advantage of a rigorous core and the breadth of a liberal-arts foundation. You will receive exceptional preparation for medical school, graduate programs and careers in biological science.
Biology graduates leave Muhlenberg with skills and knowledge that prepares them for wide variety of careers or graduate school pursuits such as medical, dental and veterinary school.
Whether in the field or at graduate school, Muhlenberg biology graduates go on to make an impact in the world.
As a student, Brogle fell in love with birds. Now, he's trying to save them.
The ability to spend time with patients led Tarby to choose dental school over medical school to become an orthodontist.
David, currently in medical school, was among three biology alumni who had a paper published on their bumblebee research while at Muhlenberg.
A 1993 paper Bruce Wightman co-authored laid groundwork for the research that earned Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine and Physiology. Wightman was interviewed for a “Scientific American” story about the work.
Brogle continues to work closely with the Acopian Center for Ornithology at Muhlenberg College.
Glass is even more deadly to birds than previously thought, according to a new peer-reviewed study led by Professor of Ornithology Daniel Klem. But, unlike many environmental problems, the solutions are simple.
As a park guide, I host educational programs, lead hikes, help maintain the park’s social media presence and spend all year in this extreme environment.
