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Department of Biology

Study the science of life and the One who authored it.

At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, the deeper you study life, the stronger your faith becomes — because understanding creation is the first step toward stewarding it well.

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Where Faith and Biology Unite

We are stewards of a creation we did not make — and studying it carefully is one of the most faithful things a person can do. At Â鶹ÊÓƵ, biology students develop the scientific foundation for medical school, graduate study, and research careers with a remarkable pre-health acceptance rate and undergraduate research opportunities that professional programs expect and respect. Our faculty walk pre-health students personally through the process of getting where they're headed, and every student conducts undergraduate research before they graduate. Faith and science don't compete here. They collaborate.

Undergraduate Programs

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Biology

The Biology program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ equips students with core biological principles and a solid academic foundation for careers in research, healthcare, education and environmental science. Grounded in a Christ-centered worldview, students are prepared to engage biology’s biggest questions — from cellular processes to ecological systems — with both competence and… Read More

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Botany

The Botany program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ equips students with core biological principles and a specialized foundation in plant sciences. Grounded in a Christ-centered worldview, the program prepares students for careers in botany, environmental science, conservation and related fields — cultivating both scientific competency and a sense of stewardship for God’s creation.

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Cell and Molecular Biology

The Cell and Molecular Biology major at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University prepares students in biotechnology, cellular processes, and molecular science — with direct application in medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, biomedical research and more. Grounded in a Christ-centered environment, students also engage the ethical dimensions of cutting-edge scientific advances.

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Conservation Biology

The Conservation Biology major at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University prepares students to study, protect, and steward the natural world — from wildlife and plant communities to ecosystems and natural resource policy. Rooted in the conviction that humans are God’s stewards of creation, graduates are equipped for careers in conservation, environmental science, and… Read More

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Zoology

The Zoology program at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University equips students with foundational biological principles and specialized knowledge in animal sciences — developing a Christ-centered worldview alongside scientific competency. Graduates are prepared for careers in wildlife biology, animal research, conservation, veterinary science, and related fields.

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Pre-Professional Health Professions

Â鶹ÊÓƵ University’s Pre-Professional Health Professions program prepares students for admission to professional health programs with a record of more than 95% acceptance for qualified graduates. Students receive rigorous academic preparation, personalized advising, and strong faculty support, building the foundation for success in medical, dental, pharmacy, and other health professional programs.

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Graduate Programs

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Master of Science in Biology

The Master of Science in Biology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University offers two tracks — Pre-Professional and General Biology — providing advanced training for students preparing for health professional programs or seeking to advance their education and career in the biological sciences. The program provides a flexible, rigorous graduate curriculum tailored to… Read More

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Master of Science in Conservation Biology

The Master of Science in Conservation Biology at Â鶹ÊÓƵ University provides advanced graduate training for students seeking to deepen their expertise in conservation science or prepare for doctoral study. Students undertake an original, thesis-based research project within a flexible curriculum that allows exploration of their specific area of interest.

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Department of Biology Faculty

Â鶹ÊÓƵ's biology faculty are researchers, mentors, and people of faith who understand that most biology students are headed somewhere specific. With small class sizes, they advise you personally — helping you build the research experience, the grades, and the professional profile that medical schools and graduate programs are looking for.

Jeremy Blaschke

Associate Professor of Biology

Mark Bolyard

University Professor of Biology | Associate Dean
Bob Bowen

Robert Bowen

Professor of Biology

James Marcus Lockett

Chair, Professor of Biology, and Director for Graduate Programs in Biology

Andy Madison

Professor of Biology

Michael Schiebout

Professor of Biology

William Thierfelder

Associate Professor of Biology | Director

Faith Zamamiri-Davis

Professor of Biology

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