Biological Sciences
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Welcome to the MHC Department of Biological Sciences resource website!
This site is intended to provide resources that supplement the official MHC Biological Sciences Department and Program websites and the Academic Catalog.
→ Follow us on Instagram! @mhcbiology
Announcements and Upcoming Events:
RESEARCH LAB OPEN HOUSE
Monday 10/26/26 | 5:30-6:30pm
Interested in learning more about biology, biochemistry, chemistry, and other research opportunities here at Mount Holyoke? Visit participating labs during this Research Lab Open House. Many thanks to Julia Kearns in Biochemistry/Chemistry for organizing!
HONORS THESIS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Interested in completing an Honors thesis in Biological Sciences? Information about eligibility, the thesis process, important deadlines for 2026-2027, and thesis writing and formatting is now available.
DEPARTMENT TEA
Thursday 10/29/26 | 12-1pm | 1st Floor Clapp Hallway | Pizza lunch!
Join us to learn more about the Biology major, course offerings for Spring 2027, and opportunities to participate in faculty-mentored research.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CHRISTIANA SMITH LECTURE: Dr. Catherine Dulac, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Center for Brain Science; Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, Harvard University
Thursday 11/5/26 | 4:45-5:45pm | Hooker Auditorium | Refreshments will be served
“The Neurobiology of Social and Sickness Behavior ”
SUMMER INTERNSHIP/RESEARCH ADVISING SESSION
Thursday 11/19/26 | 12:00-1:00pm | Cleveland L2 | Pizza will be served
Join Biology faculty for a conversation on how to find and apply for summer research opportunities. We will be also be joined by Kelly Woods from the CDC.
VISIT AND FOLLOW THE NEW @MHCBIOLOGY INSTAGRAM!
Follow along as new student social coordinators Maggie Blood '28 and Cedar Xiao '29 share about the goings-on of the biology department.
Email Cedar and Maggie at biology-socials@mtholyoke.edu to be featured!
UPDATED BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES CURRICULUM LAUNCHES THIS FALL!
Beginning Fall 2026, the Biological Sciences Department will launch an updated curriculum. Most current students will continue to follow our current major requirements, but with new 200-level core course options.
MENTORED RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES
Interested to do mentored research with a Biological Sciences faculty member? Students from any major can apply for academic year or summer opportunities, no prior research experience required.
Application for Spring 2027 research opportunities will open in October 2026.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Looking for your next opportunity beyond Mount Holyoke? Explore a wide range of summer research programs, internships, funding sources, post-bac options, and more, compiled by Biology faculty to support your academic and career goals.
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