The Department of Biology has extensive resources to support superior teaching and research in all the major areas of contemporary biological sciences to prepare students for medical school, other graduate or professional studies, teaching, or careers in industry or government.

Biology students study in the state-of-the-art Michael R. and Marilyn C. Quinlan Life Sciences Education and Research Center. This innovative facility features modern teaching and research labs, where students learn to operate the latest equipment used in scientific experiments, and engage in faculty-guided research

Academic Calendar

Degree Programs

• BS in Biology
• BS in Biology with Ecology Emphasis
• BS in Biology with Molecular Biology Emphasis
• MA in Medical Sciences
• MS in Biology

Five-Year Programs

• BS in Biology/MBA
• BS in Biology/MEd in Secondary Education
• Biology BS/Bioinformatics MS

Minors

• Biology
• Bioethics
• Biostatistics
• Neuroscience

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