About Biological Sciences

Welcome to the Department of Biological Sciences

Scarcely a week goes by without major new discoveries being announced in the many 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:

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
        »  Plan B non-thesis (course work only)

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Contact Us

For additional information, call, write, or email:

The Department of
Biological Sciences

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 15282

412.396.6332  Phone
412.396.5907  Fax
biology@duq.edu

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