The Biological Science program encourages you to explore an array of science courses and receive a strong foundation in the scientific method and the physical world. These courses are designed for hands-on learning with the opportunity to explore deeper than just topics within the classroom, but also projects and internships within and out of the campus. We are looking forward to opening doors for you.
Why Study Here?
Yes, coursework prepares you for transfer to four-year bachelor’s degree programs, in applied life sciences including biology (molecular, marine, ecological, biochemical and beyond), research, and biotechnology, as well as health-related professional fields, such as pharmacy, pre-health and pre-medicine. What is unique here, is that we challenge you through project-based hands-on learning, which takes more time than a traditional class, but the experience opens more doors of opportunity!
What’s special about the program at your college? Through our research collaborators and priority spending, we have state-of the art equipment and can share large equipment as a consortium member of NH INBRE. In the past, we did research on-site with collaborators from UNH-Manchester. We also engage in shared services with Dartmouth University, Rivier University and University of Massachusetts-Lowell, being on the NH border. If you do well in your classes here at NCC, you can be chosen to represent the CCSNH NH INBRE at one of several summer (iSURF) or yearlong paid research opportunities. We also have opportunities to do smaller institution based- projects that are presented at conferences at many locations, even in Europe.
- New building with three spacious labs with support prep rooms in 2011
- All academic support equipment up to date to live digitally
Career Options
Career options greatly vary as the biological sciences are the bases not only for research and development, but for all environmental, ecological, public health and medical-related fields. Nothing beats a strong foundation in science to help you understand how nature works in you and around you.
Related Programs
Adding any of the following Associate degrees to a Biology degree will open doors.
- Data Analytics -for data harvesting
- Computer Science- specialized programming is always needed
- Psychology- opens the exciting, quickly advancing neuroscience research
“Develop you biology knowledge and technical skills through guided project-based learning courses provided by caring professionals who engage you in the classroom, and beyond. A biology degree from NCC prepares you for transfer in any area related to biology.” —Professor Debra Costa-Nino |
Student Testimonials
“My name is Jennifer; I am currently a student at NCC in the Biological Science program. I enjoy this program because I am getting the same, if not better education I would get at a four year university at half the cost. The staff really encourages learning from anyone and anything. Each and every faculty member has in some way taught me something new over the past two years. The skills I learned here will help prepare me for not only a career in my area, but also as I move towards my bachelor’s degree in science.”
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Course Sequencing
First Year – Fall Semester
First Year – Spring Semester
Second Year – Fall Semester
Second Semester – Spring Semester
There are no special requirements to enroll in this degree, except the desire to learn and a willingness to apply yourself. Your dedication will lead to opportunities that you have not thought of yet, or may not even exist today, but are tomorrow’s questions!
A System-wide lab fee is included in all laboratory courses whether offered on-line or in-person. Students may need to purchase their own safety gear pending class and social climate.
Through guest speakers, NH INBRE and EBSCO grants, students are exposed to more opportunities for training, scholarships, and internships.
NCC Biology students inducted into TriBeta Biology Honor Society and PTK Honor Society receive recognition of excellence and opportunity for growth through extended contacts. All scholarships and opportunities vary from year to year, and must be reviewed at time of interest. Please contact Shannon Daoust, Program Coordinator for Biology Program questions at sdaoust@ccsnh.edu or Debra Costa-Nino for Program extracurriculum info at dcostanino@ccsnh.edu.
Though NH INBRE, we do in-house research or shared research across multiple colleges, iSURF summer program, collaboration with Tufts Medical school (non-funded), and UML (non-funded) and through TriBeta Biology HS.
Debra Costa-Nino – educator at NCC since 2002, full-time since 2006
NH INBRE Research Partner since 2016- Guided 10 studentprojects to presentation
Another 9 projects not in involved in NH INBRE CUR (Council of Undergraduate Research) since 2015
STEM and Advanced ManufacturingMore than 60% of our graduates complete their bachelors
Another 40% go on to graduate school since the inception of the program. (old data, checking updates now)
