Bachelor’s Degree in Biology
SUU Biology offers a truly unique undergraduate experience. Students work side by side with faculty who are experts in their fields. In addition, students are given the opportunity to learn through personalized hands-on experiences (labs, workshops, undergraduate research (student driven), internships, cadaver practicum, etc.).
Biology Areas of Emphasis
In addition to being able to study general biology, students can choose from one of our emphases for more specialized areas of study:
Future Career Success in Biology
The best biology student is curious. We don’t always discover the answers, but the process is consistently exciting. Our curriculum emphasizes scientific inquiry and critical thinking, guiding students to become independent researchers committed to ethical and responsible scientific practices.
Abundant opportunities for undergraduate research, internships, and community involvement ensure graduates are well-prepared for diverse career paths in fields such as wildlife conservation, epidemiology, forensic science, and for pursuing advanced degrees in biology and related fields.
Where have SUU Biology majors been hired?
Data gathered by the SUU Career Center
Biology Community Partnerships
We have a productive relationship with the community, on campus and throughout the region, by way of outlets like the:- STEM Center for Teaching and Learning
- Frehner Museum of Natural History
- Community Garden
- SUU Greenhouse and Native Plant Center
- Educational Alliance with Bryce Canyon National Park
Lab or Field Experience
Our campus location at the intersection of diverse ecosystems—deserts, alpine regions, lakes—provide students with exceptional field interaction. With small class sizes, students work side-by-side with professors who are experts in their fields. Personalized study in labs, workshops, internships, research projects, and field trips to major ecoregions prepare students thoroughly for graduate school and their future careers.
Teaching License Option
To qualify for a teaching license, students must take professional education courses through SUU's Department of Teacher Education. Please see the degree requirements for Secondary Education Licensure.