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.
Biology News
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000UWF receives $555K NIH award to launch NeuroNauts Scholars Program
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Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:00:00 +0000UWF’s Dr. Wade Jeffrey recognized by ScholarGPS as Highly Ranked Scholar
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Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000Mon, 02 Dec 2024 19:30:00 +0000UWF faculty member awarded prestigious NIH grant to further Alzheimer’s research
