Welcome to Biology
Your education is our primary mission. We offer you a friendly, supportive, and student-centered educational environment. Our classes are taught by professors who are experts in their fields. They will help you gain real-world experience in our cutting-edge teaching and research facilities. Learning and doing biology at UNC will give you the skills and confidence to succeed in whatever future you choose.
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From the Department Chair
“Variety is the spice of life! The fun of a Biological Sciences department is variety. In our classes, students aspiring to be teachers, doctors, researchers and practitioners are working together to learn, interpret and apply all aspects of biology. Our department’s primary goal is that every student is successful. We have modern facilities and cutting-edge equipment but the key to achievement is students working alongside highly motivated, talented faculty who care deeply about each students’ success. A university education is about providing opportunities, and our faculty and staff will help you make the most of those opportunities.” - Dr. Scott Franklin
Biology Degree Options
Undergraduate Degree Emphases
At UNC, when you declare a major in biology, you’ll take classes from professors who are experts in your interest area. You’ll benefit from a student-centered education and can earn your Bachelor of Science in Biology degree with an emphasis in:
- Prehealth and Biomedical sciences
- Cellular and Molecular biology
- Ecology and Evolutionary biology
- Secondary Teaching
- Biology Liberal Arts
Graduate Degrees
Pursue research-intensive graduate work in biology, or focus on coursework-based graduate programs as you earn your master’s or doctorate at UNC.
Research-intensive graduate programs:
- Master's of Science (M.S., thesis) in Biological Sciences
- Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biology Education
Coursework-based graduate programs (M.S. and M.B.S.):
- Master's of Science (M.S., non-thesis) in Biological Sciences offered on-campus and online
- Master's of Biomedical Sciences (M.B.S.) offered on-campus and online