The Department of Biology is composed of award-winning faculty, stimulating coursework, and inspired students who are training to answer some of our world's biggest questions. We know that hands-on experience is the key to learning, so our department is devoted to providing interactive opportunities to apply coursework in real-life, real-time settings. Our faculty enjoy international reputations, bringing their scholarship and productive research efforts into the undergraduate experience, providing opportunities for research from the introductory to advanced level that engage and challenge students and promote critical thinking skills.
ACADEMICS What Sets UVM Biology Apart?
On the Cutting Edge
Undergraduate Experience: Diverse and Rigorous
Graduate Experience: Linking Research and Education
After UVM: Where Biology Can Take You
"What can I do with a major from the biology department?" The quick answer is: "What can't you do?" Our majors prepare students for a wide range of careers, including medical, dental, veterinary schools, graduate programs, law schools, business, university research, and more.
Explore Careers and OutcomesAfter UVM: Where Biology Can Take You
"What can I do with a major from the biology department?" The quick answer is: "What can't you do?" Our majors prepare students for a wide range of careers, including medical, dental, veterinary schools, graduate programs, law schools, business, university research, and more.
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