Biology Joint Programs

Pace BS Biology (NYC, PLV) and SUNY College of Optometry doctor of optometry

This program consists of three years of study in biology at Pace and four additional years of study at the State University of New York's State College of Optometry in Manhattan. Students who complete the program receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Pace and a Doctor of Optometry degree from SUNY. For more information, consult the adviser in the Department of Biology, Dr. David Boerma (dboerma@pace.edu).

Pace BS Biology (NYC, PLV) and New York College of Podiatric Medicine DPM Podiatric Medicine

This program consists of three years of study at Pace and four additional years of study at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Students who complete the program receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Pace and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. To be eligible for the program, Pace students must major in biology.  For more information, consult the adviser in the Department of Biology, Dr. David Boerma (dboerma@pace.edu).

Updated: June 13, 2024

Pace BS Biology (NYC, PLV) and university for Peace (costa rica) 

Students in this Joint Degree program will complete the BS in Biology at Pace University and the MSc in Ecology and Society (MSES) at the University for Peace in Ciudad Colón, Costa Rica, with all courses delivered in English. Students can apply for acceptance into this Joint Degree program in the Fall of Junior year of the BS degree program in Biology at Pace University. Upon acceptance, Pace University students will transfer to the MSc Ecology and Society program (MSES) at the University for Peace to begin taking their first courses in June as the program has a June start date. Students completing this Joint Degree program will be expected to understand the multiple levels of components of ecosystems, the dynamic interactions between biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems, how these components differ among habitats and biomes, and how they are influenced by humans. They will combine these theoretical understandings with the ability to design and conduct scientific experiments that are linked to socio-cultural experiences. Contact: Dr. William Eaton (weaton@pace.edu).