The Department of Biomedical & Natural Sciences offers majors in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, and Natural Sciences along with minors in Biology, Chemistry, Forensic Science, and Sustainability Studies.
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The Department of Biomedical & Natural Sciences offers a strong hands-on curriculum that starts with foundational courses followed by specialized courses to give our graduates a competitive edge for advanced studies or employment in the biomedical & natural sciences. Students in the Department may also engage in faculty-directed research, field courses, or a co-op in the biomedical & natural sciences.
We offer an impressive selection of courses including Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Behavior, Aquatic Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biological Forensics, Chemistry, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Entomology, Genetics, Microbiology, Physics, and Pathophysiology. Discover the secrets of life at Mount St. Joseph!
Biomedical & Natural Sciences Programs
Faculty
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Maria Brown
Ph. D. Associate Professor![](../../faculty-and-staff-directory/faculty-directory/Susan-Crane-2022-updated.jpg)
Susan Crane
MAT Instructor![](../../faculty-and-staff-directory/Heather-Evans-2022-headshot-updated.jpg)
Heather Evans
Ph. D. Assistant Professor![](../../_images/people/Mark_Fischer.jpg)
Mark Fischer
Ph. D. Professor![](../../_images/people/hotz_richard.jpg)
Rick Hotz
Ph. D. Associate Professor![](../../_images/people/Johnson_Eric.jpg)
Eric Johnson
Ph. D. Chair and Professor![](../../_images/people/doug-miller1.jpg)
Doug Miller
M. ED. Instructor![](../../uploads/staff_photos/beth-with-bones-updated.jpg)
Elizabeth Murray
Ph. D. Professor![](../../_images/people/Andrew_Rosendale.jpg)
Andrew Rosendale
Ph. D. Associate Professor![](../../academics/academic-resources/health-professions-advising/graduate-school-planning/jamie.jpg)