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.

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

  Biology Major
Biology Major blends knowledge of basic scientific processes with an appreciation of the phenomenon of life.
  Biochemistry Major
A Biochemistry Major takes select chemistry and biology courses that apply the fundamentals of chemistry to living systems.
  Biomedical Sciences Major
Biomedical Sciences Major begins your career in the medical sciences with expert guidance and real-life learning experiences.
  Chemistry Major
A Chemistry Major develops critical thinking and observation skills, while learning lab techniques.
  Natural Sciences Major
A Natural Sciences Major can take a wide range of courses in chemistry, biology, geology and physics. 
  Biology Minor
Biology Minor blends knowledge of basic scientific processes with an appreciation of the phenomenon of life.
  Chemistry Minor
A Chemistry Minor is a great addition to a wide variety of majors including Biology, Exercise Science, and Business.
  Forensic Science Minor
Forensic Science Minor prepares students for careers that blend science with social justice issues.
  Sustainability Studies Minor
A Sustainability Studies Minor will gain interdisciplinary knowledge in ecology, economics, and environmental ethics.

Biomedical and Natural Sciences Faculty

Maria Brown

Ph. D. Associate Professor, Pharmacology & Molecular Cell Biology

Susan Crane

MAT Instructor and Chemistry Lab Manager, Chemistry

Christa Currie

Ph. D. Vice Provost and Associate Professor, Analytical Chemistry

Heather Evans

Ph. D. Assistant Professor, Microbiology/Immunology

Mark Fischer

Ph. D. Professor, Physics

Rick Hotz

Ph. D. Associate Professor, Organic Chemistry

Eric Johnson

Ph. D. Chair and Professor, Biophysical Chemistry

Doug Miller

M. ED. Biology Instructor

Elizabeth Murray

Ph. D. Professor, Gross Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology

Andrew Rosendale

Ph. D. Associate Professor, Biology/Ecology

Andrew Sharp

Ph. D. Visiting Assistant Professor, Neuroscience/Biophysics

Jamie Titus

Ph. D. Associate Professor and Assessment Coordinator, Biochemistry

Biomedical and Natural Sciences Staff

Mary Orloff

B.A. Biology Lab Manager

Biomedical and Natural Sciences Part-Time/Adjunct Faculty

Gary Conroy

Ph. D. Adjunct Faculty, Chemistry

Biomedical and Natural Sciences Student Workers/Lab Assistants

Alyse Harris

Biology

Nicholas Jackson

Chemistry

Terrin Jackson

Biology

Mary Litzinger

Biology

Audrey Meyer

Chemistry

Ryan Palmisano

Biology

Delanie Simpkins

Biology

Grace Strecker

Biology

Emma Winland

Chemistry

Biomedical and Natural Sciences Emeritus/Retired Faculty

Jeanne Buccigross

Ph. D. Professor Emerita

Diana Davis

Ph. D. Provost Emerita

Richard A. Davis

Ph. D. Professor Emeritus

Mary Lucia Dudzinski, SC

M.S. Retired

Gene Kritsky

Ph. D. Professor Emeritus

Annette Muckerheide, SC

Ph. D. Professor Emerita

Meg Riestenberg

Ph. D. Associate Professor Emerita