Bachelor of Science in Biology (Pre-Medicine/Pre-Dentistry)
The Biological Sciences Department is one of the largest within Florida A&M University in terms of faculty and student population. The department offers degree programs for three specialty tracks, viz. Biology track, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Pre-Medicine. Students completing these biological sciences programs are well prepared to enter graduate or professional schools, such as medical and pharmacy schools, or to enter immediate employment after graduation. The programs provide insight and direction for students to graduate in four years.
What is Biology (Pre-Medicine)?
Biology programs provide insight and direction for students to graduate in four years. The Department of Biological Sciences encourages students to expand their appreciation for biological diversity, form an understanding of the Morphology and Physiology of Living systems, retain laboratory competency for future careers in the sciences, obtain research and presentation experience, acquire internship and volunteer experience, and gain teaching and tutorial experience.
Biological Sciences Careers
Biological Sciences graduates work in a wide span of careers, ranging from schools,
hospitals, clinics, and biological research.
• Teaching Biology
• Medical Assistant
• Medical School
• Pharmacy School
• Graduate School
• Post Baccalaureate Research
Biology Employment Expectations
The states with high employment rates for biology graduates are:
1. Florida
2. Georgia
3. California
4. Massachusetts
5. Texas
Biology Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How well does the biology program prepare students for medical school?
A: The potential to make it to medical school is very high for dedicated students who
pass through our program.
Q: Does the department have a graduate program?
A: Yes, the department has an MS degree program for our graduates and others from different
schools. We have various specialties for students to conduct their research.
Q: Is the biology program an interesting course?
A: Biology is very interesting. Our program encourages students to expand their appreciation
for biological diversity, form an understanding of the Morphology and Physiology of
Living systems, and retain laboratory competency for future careers in the sciences.
Department of Biology Faculty
| Name | Phone | |
| Dr. Lekan M. Latinwo Professor/Department Chair |
lekan.latinwo@famu.edu | |
| Dr. Gokhan Hacisalihoglu Professor |
gokhan.hacisalihoglu@famu.edu | (850)-599-3665 |
| Dr. Ramesh Katam |
ramesh.katam@famu.edu | (850)-561-2218 |
| Dr. Virginia A. Gottschalk Associate Professor |
virginia.gottschalk@famu.edu | (850)-521-2750 |
| Dr. Richard A. Long Professor |
richard.long@famu.edu | (850)-599-8281 |
| Dr. Patricia Mendonca Assistant Professor |
patricia.mendonca@famu.edu | (850)-561-2777 |
| Dr. Caroline O. Odewumi Professor |
caroline.odewumi@famu.edu | (850)-561 2741 |
| Dr. Jillian L. Pope Assistant Professor |
pope.jillian@famu.edu | (850)-599-8828 |
| Dr. Thomas Sawicki Associate Professor |
thomas.sawicki@famu.edu | (850)-561-2397 |
| Dr. LeeShawn Thomas |
leeshawn.thomas@famu.edu | (850)-599-3328 |
| Dr. Samia S. Messeha Associate Professor |
samia.messeha@famu.edu | (850)-599-8815 |
| Dr. Clement G. Yedjou Associate Professor |
clement.yedjou@famu.edu | (850)-599-8788 |
| Dr. Michael Thornton | michael.thornton@famu.edu | (850)-412-5059 |
| Dr. Monica O. Aghimien Assistant Professor |
monica.aghimien@famu.edu | (850)-412-5089 |
| Dr. Adrian T. McCollum | adrian.mccollum@famu.edu | (850)-412-5059 |
| Dr. Rashid I. Elhag Associate Professor |
rashid.elhag@famu.edu | (850)-561-2740 |
| Dr. Eriola Betiku Assistant Professor |
eriola.betiku@famu.edu | (850)-599-8831 |
| Dr. Dawn E. Lewis Instructor |
dawn.lewis@famu.edu | (850)-599-3908 |
| Dr. Kirstie Grant Instructor |
Kirstie.grant@famu.edu | (850)-599-3908 |
