Undergraduate
Using the many resources of a research-based university, the School of Life Sciences and Sustainability ensures that students are thoroughly prepared for further academic study and employment.
Find more in-depth details on our undergraduate offerings below.
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B.S. in Bioinformatics
Our four-year bioinformatics curriculum blends biology, computer science, and statistics to prepare students for careers in research, healthcare, industry, or graduate study.
B.S. in Biology
The biology program prepares you for graduate study, teaching in secondary schools, and employment in laboratory or field programs in private industry or government agencies.
B.S. in Environmental Studies
We offer a rigorous interdisciplinary curriculum, blending traditional lectures with immersive, hands-on experiences across life, earth and social sciences, and cutting-edge technologies.
Real-World Learning
From research to internships to study abroad, SLSS offers the hands-on experiences you need to be future-ready.
Accelerated B.S. to M.S.
The accelerated B.S. to M.S. program allows you to earn both the B.S. in biology and M.S. in forensic science with a concentration in forensic biology in a minimum of five and a half years.
Scholarships and Awards
Explore department-specific scholarships plus those offered to students in the College of Humanities and Sciences, and learn about how we recognize outstanding biology students.
Courses
Explore the courses you will take as an undergraduate student in SLSS.
Certificates
Learn more about the River Studies and Leadership, and Outdoor Leadership Certificates.