About Biological Sciences
Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences
Scarcely a week goes by without major new discoveries being announced in the man
y exciting areas of biological sciences. Whether it is the discovery of a novel capability of a plant, animal or microbe or the identification of a gene for a devastating disease, biologists who conduct basic and applied research make these discoveries.
What's so Exciting about Biology at Duquesne University?
The Department of Biological Sciences provides personalized attention, contemporary curricula, and an environment with modern facilities that are vital to the development of successful
biologists.
Accomplished faculty, committed to excellence in both teaching and research, prepare our students for professional schools and careers in the life sciences. Faculty expertise ranges over a wide variety of subjects from molecular and cell biology to microbiology, ecology, development, evolution and physiology.
Degrees Offered by the Department of Biological Sciences:
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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) B.S. Biology/M.S. Environmental Science and Management dual degree B.S. Biology/M.S. Education dual degree B.S. Biology/M.S. Forensic Science and Law dual degree Master of Science in Biotechnology (M.S.) Master of Science in Biology (M.S.) » Plan A thesis required |
