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The Biology (AS) degree program is for students with an interest and a desire to pursue an education and a career in the Biological Sciences. Its purpose is to enable students to transfer to an upper-division college or university with junior status and the ability to complete a bachelor’s degree with two additional years of full-time study. The degree program provides a seamless transfer to SUNY institutions for students with a variety of specific interests in the Biological Sciences
The mission of SUNY Niagara includes offering high-quality academic programs leading to degrees while adhering to the principles of student-centeredness, accessibility, and comprehensiveness. The Biology, AS, degree program has the rigor expected of the lower-division student but in an atmosphere of support to ensure the success of students with varying levels of preparation. As a SUNY community college, SUNY Niagara offers the residents of Niagara County and the State of New York an affordable way to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. A highlight of the Biology, AS, the degree program is educational opportunities in areas where local business developments will have potential employment for graduates upon completion of the Bachelor’s degree.
The degree program is designed, with particular attention paid to the transfer mobility of graduates. The SUNY Transfer Path for Biology was used as a guide for the minimum degree requirements needed for the AS. As a result, SUNY Niagara offers the five tracks outlined in the Transfer Path. Also, the SUNY General Education Requirements are met by graduates upon completion of the AS degree.
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Biology, A.S.
SUNY Niagara’s Biology A.S. gives you the biology, chemistry and math you need to transfer as a junior into a bachelor’s program. It follows the SUNY Transfer Path for Biology, so your courses are built to transfer.
Last updated: Oct. 21, 2026
What careers does a Biology A.S. lead to?
Most of these careers need a bachelor’s degree or higher. Your A.S. is the first two years of that path.
Why start at SUNY Niagara?
How much can I earn?
Median means half of workers earn more and half earn less. These jobs usually need at least a bachelor’s degree.
Pay depends on the job, your experience, your education and the employer.
What is the job outlook?
The average for all jobs is 3%. Biological technicians alone have about 9,400 openings each year across the country.
Where do biology graduates work?
Scientific research is the biggest employer. About a third of biological technicians work in research and development.
Is the work in a lab or outdoors?
Both. Lab technicians, microbiologists and biochemists mostly work in labs. Environmental and conservation scientists often split their time between the field and the office.
How do I get there?
The program follows the SUNY Transfer Path for Biology (opens in a new window), which is designed to make transferring to SUNY schools seamless.
Which track fits me?
Each track lines up with a SUNY Transfer Path. Your advisor helps you pick the right one for your goals.
Which courses prepare me?
These are the courses for the Biology (B.A.) track. Other tracks swap in courses like Organic Chemistry II or physics.