
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: 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 College.
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 College'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 College 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
Renée 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
Lisa Schenkel
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
Part-Time Faculty
Mindy Donovan
- MH 307
- mdonovan@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7409