Conduct Research with Real-World Impact

You will get the opportunity to have ‘real world’ experiences as part of your education. Many motivated biology majors do real research with one or more of the faculty at Houghton University. You’ll have the opportunity to conduct, present, and publish peer-reviewed research in collaboration with faculty members. You can work directly in the field through off-campus study, practicums, internships, and student/faculty research collaboration. Some of these research opportunities include, but are not limited to, assisting a faculty member 1-on-1 or 2-on-1 in their research, the Shannon Summer Research Institute, field courses such as Ornithology and Herpetology and Science Honors.

State-of-the-art Facilities

Get hands-on with professional research equipment, including the following:

• genetic analyzer for sequencing DNA
• laminar flow hoods for tissue culture
• fluorescent microscopes and imaging systems
• thermal cyclers for PCR
• various equipment for DNA/RNA extraction and electrophoresis
• advanced instrumentation for water quality assessment

Houghton's location also makes it a prime area for ecological and environmental study. The university is near the Genesee River, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute for Natural History and Allegany and Letchworth State Parks.

Plan Ahead for Your Postgraduate Studies

Houghton University has collaborative agreements with D'Youville University and Messiah University for a select group of students to gain entry into their programs upon graduation from Houghton.

• D'Youville: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (4+3), Master in Occupational Therapy (4+3), and Master in Dietetics and Nutrition (3+3)
• Messiah University: Doctorate of Physical Therapy (4+3) and Master in Athletic Training (4+2)

Biomedical Sciences

Undergraduate - BS

Exercise Science

Undergraduate - BS

Neuroscience

Undergraduate - BS