Biological Sciences

At Saint Anselm, you will find an emphasis on research and experiential learning, with facilities and courses designed specifically for hands-on investigation. Our faculty will mentor you joining you in the classroom, the laboratory, and in the field.

Whether you prefer studying botany in our greenhouse, health sciences in our laboratories, or tropical biology on a field study in Belize, our program will prepare you for graduate studies or a career in the sciences.

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Ranked #1 in NH on College Factual's 2022 list of best colleges conservation biology

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Ranked in the top 8% of colleges in the U.S. by College Factual for best ecology, evolution, and systematics biology

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Ranked #3 overall by College Factual's 2022 list of best colleges for conservation biology

About the Department

The Department of Biological Sciences administers four majors: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology, Environmental Science and Natural Science. In each of these majors, the curriculum is designed to: 1) explore the fundamental properties of life from the molecular to the community/ecosystem level, 2) demonstrate how biologists conduct inquiry in biology through rigorous application of the scientific method, and 3) incorporate this body of information into the framework of modern evolutionary theory. Laboratory and field work are important components of all four majors.