Biology Department

Check out our degree programs at

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

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

Sage After Work
(Post Baccalaureate Premedical Studies)


Russell Sage College:

Want to be a Physician? Veterinarian? Physician Assistant? High school biology teacher? A famous scientist?

The BA Biology programs at Russell Sage College prepare women for careers in medicine, research, physical therapy, and teaching.

You may choose to major in Environmental Science and become an active participant in solving global issues of pollution, natural resources, and energy.

You might also choose biology as a pathway to become an occupational therapist or a physical therapist. What else can you do with a degree in Biology?

Check out our transfer agreements with HVCC, ACC, SCCC, and FMCC.


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 Computer Science, Illustration, Writing, Communication and Public Policy, or Management.

Check out our transfer agreements with HVCC and ACC.

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

Check out our transfer agreements with ACC, SCCC, and FMC.


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.