Biology Department

Check out our degree programs at

Russell Sage College (RSC)
(BA Biology, Premed, BS Env Science)

Sage College of Albany (SCA)
(BS Applied Biology, BS Clinical Biology)

Sage After Work (SAW)
(Post Baccalaureate Premedical Studies)

TRANSFER AGREEMENTS WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGES TO RSC OR SCA

Russell Sage College:

Want to be a Physician? Veterinarian? Physician Assistant? A famous scientist?

The BA Biology programs at Russell Sage College prepare women for careers in medicine and research. You can accelerate into our Doctorate of Physical Therapy program or into the Physician Assistant program at Albany Medical College.

If you want to become an active participant in solving global issues of pollution, natural resources, and energy, then look at our degrees in the environment: the BS Environmental Science (laboratory-based) or the BA Environmental Studies (policy-based, multidisciplinary).

Sage College of Albany:

Want to be a science writer? Science illustrator? Or create public policy in science and medicine?

The BS Applied Biology program at Sage College of Albany allows you to study science within an interdisciplinary context. You can meld Biology with another discipline such as Management, Writing, Communication and Public Policy, premedical studies, or physical therapy.

Want to be a clinical laboratory scientist? Or get a job working in the exciting field of biotechnology?

The BS Clinical Biology program offered in conjunction with Albany College of Pharmacy prepares you to become a cytotechnologist or a clinical laboratory scientist. You can also get jobs in the rapidly growing field of biotechnology and forensic biology

Sage After Work:

Ready to change your career?

The Post Baccalaureate Premedical Studies Certificate program allows you to complete the required coursework to make application to MD/DO schools, veterinary schools, or physician assistant schools.