What You'll Study
The Department of Biology offers Bachelor degrees in Biology (B.S. and B.A.) with optional Biology Research concentration, as well a minor in Biology. By employing a curriculum that emphasizes scientific inquiry and problem-solving, we aim to develop in you the fundamental skills and knowledge for entering a wide range of careers, including those in medicine, environmental science, research and teaching.
Graduates of our program pursue a variety of interests and passions upon graduation, including medical school, PhD programs in specialties such as molecular biology, conservation ecology, and neurobiology, and a number of graduates are selected for prestigious volunteer posts with the Peace Corps, Teach for America, and the Jesuit Volunteer Corps.
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"Study abroad in Costa Rica, summer research, and labs outdoors helped me understand that working outdoors is a possibility and was a career path I definitely wanted to pursue."
Biology Undergraduate Education and Research
We have a long history of providing high-quality science education in both the classroom and the research lab and have been recognized by the , which has awarded the Department competitive grants for its innovations in undergraduate education and research. Our department is among a small group of universities across the country that involves all introductory biology students in authentic discovery-based research.
