Grounded in a liberal arts education, USD biology students tackle real-world ethical, social and environmental challenges that shape the life sciences. Hands-on research and access to cutting-edge labs and equipment prepare students for graduate and professional schools, teaching careers and work in applied biology.
Students pursuing pre-health paths, including those applying to medical school, receive dedicated guidance from a faculty advisory committee to support their success.
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USD’s Biology faculty bring expertise across immunology, molecular biology, plant science, ecology and more. They are committed to hands-on learning, mentoring undergraduate researchers and fostering curiosity, creativity and inclusion in the sciences.
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Participation in a study-abroad program is a special opportunity to have a deeply meaningful learning experience that complements the liberal arts education at USD. See the options that USD offers around the world.
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