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Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences at ��ֱ�� State University!

We are a large, active, and inclusive department focused on the science of life because BIOLOGY=LIFE. We offer multiple undergraduate and graduate degrees that prepare our students for their "next steps", be it entering the workforce or attending professional/graduate school. From human disease to ecosystems, our research active faculty work with students to tackle complex scientific problems. Our students also travel the world by participating in our faculty-led study abroad programs and taking courses at ��ֱ�� State's Florence, Italy campus. We are also committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, which is reflected in our Departmental Mission and Values Statement.

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We are one of the largest departments at ��ֱ�� State University, with more than 1000 undergraduate majors and 60 graduate students. Our vibrant department has numerous opportunities for student engagement and our research-active faculty not only provide formal instruction in the classroom, but also hands-on learning in the laboratory and field. Our goal is to help our students build the scientific foundation they need to be critical thinkers in our changing world. Our graduates go on to pursue a diverse array of careers ranging from healthcare to conservation biology.

Group photos of students in Galapagos as a part of a faculty-led study abroad proggram

Undergraduate Programs

We offer a variety of undergraduate degree programs that will help prepare you for a career in the biological sciences or get you ready for graduate or professional school. With our wide range of exciting courses, hands-on laboratory and field research opportunities, faculty-led study abroad programs to Costa Rica, Australia, South Africa, and Galapagos, and our regular offerings on our Florence, Italy campus, we have something for every interest.

Graduate Programs

The Department of Biological Sciences at ��ֱ�� State University offers Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Integrative Physiology and Neurobiology that reflect the research expertise of our faculty. We also offer an innovative coursework-based Master of Arts (MA) degree.

New- Animal Ecology Concentration

New for Fall 2024 is the Animal Ecology concentration, which is designed for students who are interested in animals and their environments, but who do not plan to apply to veterinary school. This concentration is a part of the .

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