Department of Biology

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About the Department of Biology

Study biology in one of the most diverse ecological regions in the United States. Featuring wetlands, a loess bluff forest, and a limestone glade, the Southeastern region is rich in biodiversity and the perfect place to explore the natural sciences.

At CSU, you'll work side by side with instructors and learn by doing. Apply the latest techniques in molecular and cellular biology through field work, independent lab projects, and immersive internships.

The department offers an MS degree in natural science, a BS in biology, and a BA in biology. No matter which program you choose, you'll be part of a community of learners – collaborative scholars who are eager to help each other better understand the natural world.

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Degrees and Programs

The Department of Biology offers a number of degrees and minors. Explore your options here.

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See What We Do
Our Students in Action

Two small wooden boats, one with several people wading towards it, one empty. Dim blue sky.

A female student in shorts, long-sleeve tee-shirt, and flipflops examining a puddle on a rocky shore

Black man in straw hat (L) and White man in baseball hat (R) underneath large leafy plants

Six students, some with cameras, smiling and posing next to large animal fossils

Distance: Several adult elephants. Closer: Two onlookers with their backs to the camera, one leaning against an open-air vehicle.

Lots of students smiling and posing at the base of a huge rock monument, which dwarfs them

An adult lion resting on its back in the shade, limbs outstretched

A very small worm-like creature resting in the palm of someone's hand. A clear plastic container of water and more creatures behind.

A student sitting watching a presentation

A female student standing in front of a presentation board

A female student performing an experiment

Several students and several people dancing

Our Faculty
Learn From the Best

The Department of Biology is home to many accomplished faculty members. Several are highly regarded as experts and have been recognized with notable honors and awards. Thanks to a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in our biology degree programs.