Biology - B.A. or B.S.
A large percentage of our students chose to obtain either the B.S. or B.A. in Biology without an “option” or specialization in a particular area of biology. Our goal in these two flexible programs is to prepare students broadly in biology so that they can gain immediate employment, or enter graduate school or start professional study in a school of medicine, veterinary science, dentistry, optometry or podiatry.

Medical Technology Option – B.S.
In this program, students study for three years at Millersville and then apply for admission to an accredited regional teaching hospital for one year of clinical training in medical technology. Then students are awarded a BS in Biology, Medical Technology Option. After completing the required work, students may sit for a national examination which, if successfully completed, confers board certification in medical technology.

Nuclear Medicine Technology – B.S.
To earn a BS in Biology with the Nuclear Medicine Technology Option, students must complete three years of study at Millersville, then apply for admission to Lancaster Institute for Health Education for one year's training at a regional hospital. After completing the degree, students are prepared to take a national examination which, if passed, grants board certification in nuclear medicine technology.

Respiratory Therapy – B.S.
This program consists of three years study at Millersville followed by a 16-month clinical training phase cosponsored by the Lancaster Institute for Health Education. At the end of their studies students are awarded the BS in Biology, Respiratory Therapy Option. They are eligible to sit for the entry-level national certification examination, and when that is passed, the advanced national certification examination. Persons already holding baccalaureate degrees may apply for admission into the clinical phase of the program as certification students.

Pre-Podiatry – B.S./D.P.M.
This cooperative program between Millersville and the Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine allows Millersville students to transfer to the professional school after satisfactorily completing three years at the University. After successful completion of the basic science courses at Temple the student is awarded a BS in Biology from Millersville. Each year, three spaces for admission to the podiatric school are reserved for Millersville students. After four years of successful study at the podiatric school the student earns a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from Temple University.

Pre-Optometry– B.S.
Students in this program complete the first three years of study at Millersville. Those who meet the admissions standards of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) are eligible to apply for admission. After completion of the first year of study at PCO,the successful Millersville student is awarded the BS in Biology. After completing the PCO four-year program of study students then are awarded the Doctor of Optometry degree from PCO.

Pre-Med, Pre-Dent, and Pre-Vet Options
As with all of its preprofessional programs, Millersville University believes that undergraduate training for medical school should focus on a well-rounded education. Therefore, premedical students are required to take a core foundation of liberal arts courses. That foundation, in combination with the recommended scientific courses, prepares premedical students at Millersville for the rigors of medical education. It also challenges them to develop both their abilities and perceptions so they are primed for the diagnostic and ethical demands of medical practice.

Pre-Genetic Counseling
Admission to these graduate programs is highly competitive and requires completion of a baccalaureate with excellent academic credentials. 

Forensic Science Committee
Forensic science is the general application of science to law (Saferstein 2004). More specifically, it applies the knowledge and technology of the natural, physical and social sciences in an interdisciplinary approach to better define and enforce the criminal and civil laws of society.

Secondary Education- B.S.E.
Traditionally one of the strengths at Millersville, this program prepares students to be teaching biologists. Our goal is graduates who are highly competent biologist who are also highly effective in teaching biology at the secondary school level. The four-year program includes broad training in the physical and biological sciences and extensive coursework in professional education. Students who already hold baccalaureat pedigrees may also apply to be Biology certification students.

Athletic Training
A one of a kind program, it offers students the opportunity to obtain a degree in Biology and simultaneously complete a degree in athletic training through West Chester University. It is a four-year, on-campus MU program, with one summer in residence at WCU. During the program, students complete clinical education requirements with Millersville University Certified Athletic Trainers by working with various MU athletic teams.