Biological Sciences

Overview

Students may pursue a concentration in the following areas:

Cellular and molecular biology
Anatomy and physiology
Genetics
Evolution and ecology

Departmental facilities and outdoor venues on our beautiful campus provide excellent opportunities for innovative biological study. The outdoor classroom consists of a 75-acre lake, a 35-acre botanical garden and 380 acres of forest and restored grasslands set aside as a nature preserve. The Department of Biological Sciences is located in Science Building West, a modern, science education facility with fully equipped teaching and research labs. The Department includes extensive botanical and zoological teaching collections, and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology in:

Microscopy
Physiology
Histology
Cell biology
Microbiology
Genetics and toxicology research

Opportunities for plant and animal research are available in our greenhouse and vivarium facilities.

This program is offered through the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.

Program Format

Coursework is offered as traditional daytime courses.

What can I do with a degree in biological sciences?

Numerous career and advanced training opportunities are available to persons holding a master’s degree in biology, including:

Doctoral training in biology and the health sciences
Secondary and junior college teaching
Environmental assessment
Employment in educational, industrial, and governmental laboratories and agencies

Graduate degrees expand opportunities and salary ranges, and biology graduates are in high demand. Particularly strong career growth is present in the fields of: