The University of Toledo

Undergraduate Program

 

The department offers a B.S. degree in biology. The courses and research in the department emphasize cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and related areas. The department has four professors who have won The University Outstanding Teacher of the Year award or held the title of Master Teacher of the College of Arts and Sciences. The department has three professors who have been recognized with Sigma Xi and University Outstanding Research Awards.

 

Undergraduate Program Description

Our students address basic biological principles using both plant and animal model systems.  Much of the work in our department is focused on answering physiologically-relevant questions by using the latest cell and molecular-based biological approaches.  In particular, the research conducted here focuses on the study of human (i.e. cancer, infectious and autoimmune), plant and animal diseases, function and development of the nervous and other organ systems, regulation of signal transduction pathways and problems relevant to crop production.  In short, it provides students with a broad spectrum of biologically important knowledge that prepares them for the demanding fields of medicine, biotechnology and microbiology/molecular biology that are so prevalent in today’s technology-based society. 

The bachelor's degree is designed as a four year degree. The curriculum involves biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics as well as college requirements in humanities and social sciences. The department graduates 70-90 students a year. Undergraduates in biosciences have career goals that include attending professional schools (medical, veterinary, dental and osteopathic), graduate schools, medical technology, or immediate entry into the exciting field of biotechnology. Biosciences undergraduates are offered many opportunities including the chance to participate in the biology honors program, conduct undergraduate research, study abroad at the University of Salford or be selected as an undergraduate teaching assistant.

 

Please contact Dr. Deborah Chadee, Dr. Sally Harmych, Dr. Douglas Leaman, Dr. John Plenefish, or Dr. William Taylor. Click here for faculty contact information.

The outline for a typical course of study may be found in the curriculum guidelines for the Bachelor of Science in Biology (pdf).
The guidelines for a minor in Biology are also available (pdf).
The UT Admissions Office also provides useful information on the biology major, as well as information on how to apply to our programs.

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