Biology BS
Unlock your career potential by exploring the science of life.

Biology graduates are in demand across industries like healthcare, food and agriculture, pharmaceuticals and the green economy.
Biology is the science of living things, and our Bachelor of Science program provides you with a broad foundation of knowledge and lab experience to build a career or pursue advanced studies in a range of life sciences.
In-Demand Careers
- Lab Technician
- Doctor
- Food Scientist
- Environmental Scientist
- Veterinarian
- Marine Biologist
Why Biology? | Why Our Program?
- The Bureau of Labor Statistics is projecting nearly 150,000 job openings per year for the next 10 years in biology and life sciences.
- Our faculty provide hands-on learning experiences and numerous opportunities for lab research.
- Biology majors can also elect to get on the "fast track" and complete both a BA and an MA degree in biology in five years.
- Topics covered in the include: genetics, ecology, molecular biology, statistical methods, organic chemistry and experimental design.
榴莲视频 is the best value in higher education. In-state students have the opportunity to attend two years tuition-free under the Hope Scholarship, while our Northeast Neighbors are offered a 40 percent discount.
Our Biology Faculty

Dr. Deborah E. Britt
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Nicole M. Carrier
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Suzanne Conklin
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Emily Ford
- Associate Professor

Dr. Eric S. Hall
- Associate Professor

Dr. Daniel B. Hewins
- Associate Professor

Dr. Dana J. Kolibachuk
- Professor

Dr. Carla Narvaez Diaz
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Larissa B. Patterson
- Associate Professor

Dr. Jason B. Ramsay
- Assistant Professor

Dr. Rebeka J. Rand-Cyr
- Professor

Dr. Anabela Maria Resende da Maia
- Associate Professor

Dr. Eric M. Roberts
- Associate Professor

Dr. Geoff E. Stilwell
- Associate Professor

Dr. Anika M. Toorie
- Associate Professor
Hear From a Student

Raquel Villot
鈥淚 find all of the biology professors friendly and approachable. They want you to succeed so they set you up to succeed.鈥
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Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
- emailDeanFAS@ric.edu
- phone401-456-8106
- placeGaige Hall
