Undergraduate
Study life from molecules to ecosystems. Pursue the Biology BA or BS, two minors, or the Healthcare Skills Certificate — and get into research early.
Explore Your Future
Choose your path, fuel your growth. Find the programs, research and support to reach your goals.
Biology BA
A flexible, well-rounded degree that pairs biology with languages, humanities and electives of your choosing. A strong fit for future teachers, health professionals and grad-school-bound students who want range as well as rigor.
Biology BS
A rigorous foundation for research, graduate school and the health professions, with three tracks to match your direction: molecular/cellular/developmental biology, ecology, or biomedical sciences.
Biology Minor
A solid grounding in the life sciences for students whose main goals lie in another field.
Conservation Biology Minor
Focused training for students drawn to ecology, the environment and the future of wild places.
Certificate in Healthcare Skills
Coursework plus two internship placements that ready you for the healthcare workforce. Open to any major and to non-degree students.
Academic experience & support
Unlock the resources to grow as a Biology student: intranet access for current students plus key academic resources for everyone.
Student Life & Opportunities
Thrive in a community that learns by doing. Get into faculty research as early as your first year, live in the BioBridges learning community and join any of 30-plus student organizations and honor societies. From the Horner Butterfly Count to the native plant garden to research showcases, there’s always a way to put your curiosity to work.
Transform Your Curiosity Into Life-Changing Careers
Ready to turn your passion for life science into professional impact? Join the UofL Department of Biology and build the foundation that medicine, research and science demand.