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The Department of Biological Sciences provides a supportive and dynamic education experience for our undergraduate and graduate students. The Department currently offers graduate training leading to a Ph.D. degree in Integrative…
Our Mission
The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences is to train undergraduate and graduate students in the principles of modern biology and to extend the understanding…
Honors
Honors in Biological Sciences
An honors program is available to students enrolled in the biological sciences curriculum. To be admitted to the Program a student must have…
College of Science ProgramsUndergraduate ProgramsBiological Sciences (B.S.)Chemistry (B.S.)Computer Science (B.S.)Earth and Environmental Sciences (B.S.)Mathematics (B.S.)…
We encourage our biology majors to participate in the ongoing research efforts of the faculty.
While doing so, students earn credits for biology and general electives which will…
Minor
Minor in Biological Sciences
An undergraduate minor in biological sciences may be obtained by completing at least 18 credit hours in biological sciences with a grade of C…
Innovative Research Programs and Training
Faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences have research interests covering a broad spectrum of contemporary biology…
Export Categories of Concern
There are seven categories of research warranting assessment for dual use research concerns. According to the NSABB framework the categories…
Research Opportunities
Take Bios 3092
A course that allows you to earn credit for working with a professor. You must arrange this opportunity with biology professors on an…
Concentration in Bioinformatics
Scientific research is rapidly becoming a digital, information-driven field resulting in lots of data that’s increasingly more difficult to manage…
Pre-Professional ProgramsStudents interested in UNO's Pre-Professional Programs should follow the guidelines and procedures listed below. Please note that course recommendations are…