Professors work directly with you in each lab section to develop and enhance your laboratory skills. Most faculty members direct their own research programs, giving you an opportunity to work on multiple research projects. You will also be encouraged to attend seminars and complete internships. If you are interested in pursuing a career in education, the Department of Biological Sciences also partners with the College of Education to award teaching degrees.

High school completion is required. Students educated outside the U.S. for secondary school (high school) are required to submit an exam score that meets English proficiency requirement.