Biology
Bio Bootcamp
The first year of Bio Bootcamp was a huge success! Take advantage of getting a jump-start on Biology by applying to this next year's Bio Bootcamp!
Marine of Biology Facilities
The University of West Florida Marine Biology major Aleigh Rowe does her research in the Marine Biology Facility here at UWF.
Marine Biology Lab
The University of West Florida Marine Biology major, Cara Womacks does her research in the Marine Biology Facility here at UWF.
Department of Biology
The Department of Biology focuses on areas of modern biology and biotechnology. Our biology department helps students to prepare for employment in industry, government, health professions, and research laboratories, or to pursue advanced degrees in the biological sciences.

The Biology department focuses on the technological breakthroughs in areas such as biochemistry, botany, ecology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, and physiology are being used to solve problems in agriculture, the environment, and medical oriented industries. Preparing students at all levels in the education system to work in the sciences is important to solving future problems and making new discoveries. The Department of Biology focuses on areas of modern biology and biotechnology offering a degree in two specializations: B.S. General Biology and B.A. Biology Teaching. The specializations include a series of seven core courses fundamental to all areas of biology.

The Department of Biology Announces New Summer Research Program for Transfer Students
The UWF Biology Coquina Research Experience (UWF BIO-CoRE) is an NSF-funded program created specifically for incorporating undergraduate research in the teaching labs to gain real-world research skills. We are seeking applications for a new summer bridge research program as part of UWF BIO-CoRE for incoming transfer students. Please visit the UWF BIO-CoRE application page for more information.

Graduating this Year? Consider Giving to Biology through the UWF Class Gift Program
Your class gift of $20.18 or more will give you the opportunity to elect to receive a commemorative medallion to wear at commencement. You can designate your gift to benefit the Biology department!
Make a gift of $20.18 or more online or in Bldg 12 - Please note that you'd like to donate money to the Biology department.
You can pick up your medallion in Bldg 12, or from the Alumni table at graduation before the ceremony begins. Please arrive early for pick up. If you are not local, you can request that we mail your medallion to you by e-mailing your information to alumni@uwf.edu
Your gift will make an impact on future Biology students.
News
- Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:56:28 +0000UWF professor to use environmental DNA to assist with 5-year study of Gulf reef fish
- Thu, 14 Nov 2019 14:50:08 +0000UWF professor, graduate student gathering research in Antarctica
- Thu, 19 Sep 2019 20:23:37 +0000UWF celebrates opening of state-of-the-art Laboratory Sciences Annex