Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences!
News and Events
Applications are currently being solicited for our 8-week Summer Research Program.
Participants conduct independent research projects in faculty laboratories in the areas of microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, evolutionary biology, genetics, invertebrate/vertebrate physiology, neurobiology,and ecology. Students will work under the direct supervision of a faculty research mentor.
Excellence in University Service Award
Long time department staff member Deborah Weaver honored with 2020 Excellence in University Service award.
MU4Gold Program Extended
MU4Gold Scholars Program receives extension to recruit fourth cohort
The department of Biological Sciences features an innovative and rigorous multidisciplinary research program.
Undergraduate Brochure
Download the essentials about our programs with this convenient PDF brochure.
Learn more about our majors and what its like to be an undergraduate studying in the biological sciences in this video.