The Department of Biology is committed to providing a collaborative learning environment where students can study all forms of life at the molecular, organismal and population levels. The Biology Major with Concentration in Zoology encompasses courses that focus on the structure, development, evolution, classification, behaviors, and ecology of animals, both living and extinct. Biology graduates with a concentration in Zoology may go on to careers in areas such as the life science industries, research institutes, zoos and aquaria, conservation management agencies and education, as well as graduate and professional schools.

The Department of Biology is committed to providing a collaborative learning environment where students can study all forms of life at the molecular, organismal, and population levels. Undergraduates interested in studying plant biology can choose our Biology Major with Concentration in Botany, encompassing course-work, hands-on applied laboratories and field explorations designed to focus on areas of plant biology such as plant anatomy morphology, physiology and eco-physiology, evolution, taxonomy, diversity and species conservation at regional and global levels. A degree in Biology with Concentration in Botany is an excellent credential for a wide variety of field and laboratory-based careers, graduate degrees or professional opportunities, including: plant science and biotechnology, pharmacology, energy, agriculture, forestry, horticulture, agri-business, environmental journalism, science policy, and education.

The Biology Major with a Concentration in Health Science is designed to prepare students for entry into graduate and professional schools in many medical fields, including medicine, veterinary, dental and more. We also have program agreements for early entry or pre-admission into select chiropractic, osteopathic and allopathic medical schools.