Contact Dr. Dirk Vanderklein at vanderkleid@montclair.edu for questions regarding the department. He will get back to you as soon as he can. For information regarding the University’s plan to reopen, visit the Red Hawk Restart website, and for information regarding COVID-19, consult the Coronavirus website.
The Department of Biology covers the spectrum of biological organization from the molecular world to the ecosystems all around us. The department offers degrees in Biology (undergraduate degree in biology and graduate degree in biology), Molecular Biology (undergraduate degree in molecular biology and graduate degree in molecular biology) and Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science or in Education for undergraduates and a concentration in Ecology and Evolution, Physiology, or Pedagogy for graduates. The campus community have access to condensed course options that fulfill general education requirements. Beyond the Department offerings, we maintain significant roles in the interdisciplinary, BS/MS in Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences and PhD in Environmental Management. Externally, we participate with other institutions in articulated medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and optometry.
In reflection of the larger mission of the University and the College, the Biology Department strives to foster the ability to critically examine information and discover new knowledge through rigorous scientific reasoning in budding life scientists. These generally imperative skills are then applied to serving the best interests of the region.
Experiences are memorable, which is why hands-on research training is a cornerstone of our programs and courses. Paired with ever-evolving material, all the work assigned emphasize the integrative nature of biological studies and combine to develop the practical and intellectual skills required to succeed in rewarding careers imperative to our local and global communities.
Our faculty promote educational equity and academic excellence interacting closely with students in the classroom, in the laboratory, and in the field.
IRES: Summer Biology Research Program in JapanThe group will take part in the program from May 17 to July 23 researching Novel Genetic Elements Regulating Behavior of Medaka and Zebrafish Monday October 26, 2020
Montclair State Students Earn Prestigious Study Abroad ScholarshipBoth students hope to study in South Korea when travel restrictions are liftedFriday September 25, 2020
Alum take the lead during coronavirus pandemicThe NJ Academy of Science recognized COVID-19 heroes, two of them alumni, Dr. Tamara Beckford and Dr. Rory Ulloque.Thursday August 20, 2020
Marine Heatwaves Damage Ocean ForestsA new study reveals that intensifying marine heatwaves are driving the loss of kelp forests at their warm range edges on both sides of the North Atlantic.Monday August 10, 2020
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Incoming freshmen can view the New Students page for information and requirements for entering into the program!
Looking to continue your education in a medical field? Visit the Pre-Health Advisory Committee website to learn about what you need to do for a letter of recommendation and to ensure you’re prepared for medical school.
The Department of Biology is housed in Science Hall, a facility that includes well-equipped research laboratories, teaching laboratories and prep rooms, a greenhouse, and faculty/staff offices. Research is funded by agencies including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Unites States Geological Survey (USGS), SeaGrant, and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
| Name | Title | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirk Vanderklein | Chairperson | Science Hall, 116 | 973-655-5265 | vanderkleid@montclair.edu |
| Stefanie Bryant | Secretarial Assistant III | Science Hall, 107 | 973-655-4397 | bryants@montclair.edu |