Bachelor in Biology/Biological Sciences (Bachelor's)

Westfield State’s 256-acre campus sits in the Pioneer Valley of western Massachusetts, just west of Springfield, with mountain views and tree-lined streets. Campus facilities include student housing, dining, study areas, athletic facilities, classrooms, and labs. Nine residence halls offer traditional rooms, apartments, and suites, while dining services provide dishes influenced by local and global flavors and options for different dietary needs. The location also gives students access to outdoor activities in the Berkshires and city centers in Hartford and Boston.

Academic choices include more than 100 undergraduate majors and concentrations, over 30 graduate programs, certificates, accelerated programs, and online degree completion pathways. Learning formats may include on-campus, hybrid, remote synchronous, and online study, depending on the program. The university connects classroom learning with practical experience through undergraduate research, creative activity, career preparation, and more than 700 internship opportunities. The Research, Innovation, Design, & Entrepreneurial Center in Parenzo Hall provides fabrication and design tools for collaborative projects and entrepreneurial work.

Students can join more than 40 clubs and organizations, student government, leadership programs, volunteer projects, athletics, and campus events. The Owls compete in NCAA Division III, with additional club and intramural sports. Career services include resume preparation, interview coaching, mentoring, career fairs, and employer connections. Students interested in global study can use hundreds of programs through partner institutions and providers, with credit available for approved courses taken abroad.

This programme suits students focused on scientific research and biology careers. It prioritizes hands-on learning starting in the first year. Students complete lab work and conduct independent research throughout their studies. They take research-based courses and use modern facilities. Labs are available 24 hours a day. The curriculum prepares students for graduate school. It also supports entry into biotechnology, medicine, and environmental science.

Focus areas include Biotechnology, Biology Education, Pre-Medical.

The programme requires 64 credits in the major, including introductory courses, biology seminars, required chemistry courses, upper division biology courses, and elective credits. Students must complete at least two research-based courses in their senior year.

Graduates enter careers as lab scientists in biotechnology, environmental planners, health care professionals, high school biology teachers, and forensic scientists.

First-year applicants are reviewed based on their high school record. Minimum eligibility requirements are set by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education. The university does not require SAT/ACT scores, essays, or letters of recommendation for admission.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typical duration four years. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 81% of applicants.