
Natural Sciences

Overview
Within the natural sciences Mercy has options for study in: Biology, Health Science and Clinical Laboratory Science at Mercy. Graduates from these programs can pursue careers in hospitals, private laboratories and research facilities.
Programs also prepare students for graduate school and professional schools such as medicine or dentistry.
Our Exercise science program prepares students for work in fields including: strength and conditioning, personal training and weight loss management.
Programs
- Biology, Bachelor's Degree
- Biology: Animal Sciences, Bachelor's Degree
- Biology: Biomedical Sciences, Bachelor's Degree
- Biology: Education, Bachelor's Degree
- Clinical Laboratory Science, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Clinical Care, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Health Promotion, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Pre-Physician Assistant, Bachelor's Degree
- Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy, Bachelor's Degree
- Exercise Science (Clinical Track and Performance Track), Bachelor's Degree
Learn about the Biology Major Tracks
Dr. Renee Haskew Layton describes the biology major tracks at Mercy University.

Mole Day Celebration
On October 25th, the chemistry faculty and students at Mercy University celebrated Mole Day at the Westchester campus. The Mole Day festivities included mole challenges, chemistry-themed giveaways, and mole-themed snacks. Everyone who participated received chemistry/mole-themed giveaways, delicious periodic table cupcakes, mole-themed snacks, and refreshments. Many students took part in various interactive challenges and games related to the periodic table and moles, and they won adorable mole merchandise as prizes. Participants had an opportunity to turn learning a chemistry concept like Avogadro’s Number into an entertaining and memorable experience.
Mole Day is celebrated annually on October 23rd from 6:02 a.m. to 6:02 p.m. in honor of Avogadro’s number (6.02×1023) as part of National Chemistry Week. Chemistry students from around the world unite in celebration of Mole Day to create awareness and enthusiasm surrounding chemistry. Avogadro’s Number defines the number of atoms and molecules present in a single mole of a substance and is named after the 19th century Italian scientist, Amedeo Avogadro.
Research Opportunities

Featured Program
Clinical Laboratory Science
There is a shortage of clinically trained medical laboratory scientists in the marketplace, and demand for their services is only increasing. Mercy University's Clinical Laboratory Science program will prepare you to excel in this growing field. Our graduates go on to enjoy comfortable starting salaries and fulfilling careers

Preparing for a Career in Medicine
Our B.S. in Biology includes courses that are standard pre-requisite courses, commonly recommended, or essential for success in a medical school application and preparation for the Medical College Admission Test.
Completing the B.S. in Biology does not guarantee admission to a Mercy University graduate professional program or medical school. Graduates of the B.S. in Biology must apply to chosen programs, meet specific requirements and compete with all other applicants. The B.S. in Biology may or may not satisfy the course requirements for admission to graduate or medical programs. Courses can vary based on the college/university. Students have the responsibility to check entrance requirements for college/university to which they intend to apply.
Full-Time Faculty
Lee Warren
- MH 117
- gwarren1@mercy.edu
- (914) 888-5369
Mindy Donovan
- MH 209
- mdonovan@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7409
Irina Ellison
- Main Hall Rm 208
- iellison@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7634
Renée E. Haskew-Layton
Astrid Mel
- VIC 115
- amel@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7874
Mary Allison Murphy
- VIC 115
- mmurphy37@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-3052
Michelle Naylor
- MH 208A
- mnaylor@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7820
Lisa Sarran-Armogan
- Main Hall 300
- lsarranarmogan@mercy.edu
- (914) 888-5274
Linda Sherman-Atkins
Robert Thompson
- BX 3225B
- rthompson25@mercy.edu
- (718) 678-8813
Ferdinand A. Esser
- Main Hall, Room 215
- fesser@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7857