What You’ll Learn
Biology is a broad field that covers everything from the molecular level to entire environmental systems.
Find out how genes function within a cell, or how cells interact with each other in the human body. Whatever your interest, you can choose the classes that match up with your career goals.
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Curriculum
Gain practical experience and a degree. We give you the option to participate in faculty-led research that will help you grow outside of class. We’ll also help to clarify your career interests through thoughtful faculty advisement and mentoring.
The Department of Biology also offers a chance to earn a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree. This way, you can earn both degrees within five years.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Undergraduate Research
Contribute to the understanding of life processes as you prepare for a career. Faculty-led research is a great opportunity to apply your studies, and focus your professional goals.
We’re solving mysteries every day — in cancer cell growth, gene expression, brain chemistry, organ physiology, and more. You’ll help discover groundbreaking findings, and might even get published while doing it.
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Career Outlook
Many doctors, dentists, and veterinarians use biology as a foundation for entry into their health-related fields.
A biology major might be looking to work in a hospital, nursing home, or other medical-related fields. You might also be interested in pursuing a career in teaching or research through further study at the graduate level.
What’s Next?
Come for a Visit
We offer tours all year long, but February and March are our busiest months.
Schedule a VisitSmall Classes, Big Relationships
“Since it is a smaller school, I’ve gotten to know all my biology professors and chemistry professors. I’ve had great experiences doing research in the genetics lab with Dr. Sia.” Allyson Burkhart ’15