The Department of Biology is one of the premier teaching and research units on campus. Building a strong foundation in biology opens the door to a myriad of academic and career paths in the health and environmental science industries.

Recent news from the Department of Biology

Newly hatched baby birds reach upwards inside a nestbox filled with feathers and twigs. The baby birds haven't opened their eyes, have few feathers and are pink with open yellow beaks.

When one (bird) parent leaves

Male nest desertion can leave chicks in a vulnerable situation

Hiroka Winter stands smiling on the deck of the research vessel with the ocean and sun behind her

A once in a lifetime undergraduate research experience aboard an ocean vessel

Hiroka Winter reflects on the power of stepping out of her comfort zone and earning her sea legs

A hand grabbing art materials to draw the pieces of wood on the table.

The art in science: tackling climate change through creativity and collaboration

Scholars team up to discuss the intersection between art, biology and fieldwork in crafting solutions to contemporary issues