Undergraduate Program

Academic Programs: Majors and Minors

Explore our programs, set educational goals, and create a structured roadmap to achieve them. Identify what you want to learn, determine the courses or experiences needed to reach your objectives, and manage your time and resources effectively.

About the Biology Major

Biology Major

Biology is a diverse major that allows you to specialize in one of six areas of study, known as options: ecology, general biology, genetics and developmental biology, neuroscience, plant biology, and vertebrate physiology.

A plant biology lab.
About the Neurobiology Major

Neurobiology Major

Neurobiology is an interdisciplinary field of study that focuses on the structure and function of the brain and nervous system and how they control behavior, cognition, and all physiological processes in animals.

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Biology Minor Marine Science Minor

Minors

A minor is a secondary area of study that, while not as extensive as a major, can complement your major and make you more well-rounded and marketable as a scientist. We offer minors in biology and marine science.

LaJeunesse Lab Diving
Beth McGrawl working with two graduate student researchers in her lab.
Integrated Undergraduate-Graduate Program
Master’s in Education Graduate Programs
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Disallowed Major Combinations Disallowed Major/Minor Combinations
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