Department of Biology and Microbiology

We offer a broad array of courses taught by 34 faculty members using informed approaches to teaching and offering hands-on laboratory experiences.

Undergraduate students can major in biology, human biology, biotechnology and microbiology, and also follow specialized tracks to prepare for medical and other health-related careers, and for careers in secondary education.
Graduate students pursue research in infectious diseases, microbiology and mammalian and plant cell and molecular biology.

The research faculty provide an intellectually vibrant, collegial and interdisciplinary research environment.

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Degrees Offered

Undergraduate Degrees Graduate Degrees Minors

This program is designed for students planning to apply to health-related professional programs (e.g. chiropractic, dentistry, medicine, optometry, occupational therapy, physical therapy and physician assistant.)

Human Biology

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Students select from microbiology, botany and animal-based classes to prepare them for entry into occupations related to life science in industry and government.

Biology

This program is designed to provide students with the background needed for a successful career teaching biology in middle and high schools.

Biology - Secondary Education Specialization

This interdisciplinary program helps prepare students in fundamental sciences so that they may successfully compete for career opportunities in the growing life sciences industries.

Biotechnology

Microbiologists study microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, algae, fungi and some types of parasites.

Microbiology

Pre-Health Professional Programs

Flexibility in the coursework allows you to combine these majors with choices in pre-professional programs or with a second major or even multiple minors.

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Athletic Training

Pre-Chiropractic

Pre-Dental

Pre-Mortuary Science

Pre-Occupational Therapy

Pre-Optometry

Pre-Physical Therapy

Pre-Physician Assistant

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

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Biological Sciences (M.S.)

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Biological Sciences (Ph.D.)

The program is designed to provide graduate-level preparation for students who desire admission to professional schools in human healthcare.

Human Biology (M.S.)

Research

Research and Labs

The Biology and Microbiology Department provides an intellectually vibrant, collegial and interdisciplinary research environment. Here students and faculty seek to further our understanding of biological systems and processes, and contribute to solutions for the challenges facing humankind. Research is focused in seven areas, and faculty work on a range of life forms including mammals, plants, fungi, bacteria and viruses.

Research