Bettaiya Rajanna, Chairperson 1000 ASU Drive 870 Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 Math and Science Building, Room 313 601-877-6681 fax 601-877-3989 brajanna@lorman.alcorn.edu		The courses offered by the Department of Biological Sciences are intended to meet the needs of those students who require some knowledge of biology as a part of their program in general education. It trains persons for entry into the professional study of education, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy, medical technology, allied health, optometry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, family and consumer sciences, physical education, and conservation.
		The Department of Biological Sciences offers instruction leading to the following degrees: Bachelor of Science in Biology      Pre-Professional Program           Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Pharmacy, and Pre-Medicine      Biology Education Concentration      Environmental Biology/Ecology Concentration      Physical Therapy Concentration Bachelor of Science in Health Science Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Master of Science in Biology The Department of Biological Sciences offers the following programs of study which do not lead to a degree at Alcorn. After completing one of these programs the student must apply to another institution or department within Alcorn for completion of their training. Health-Related Professions Pre-Nursing Curriculum