The Department of Biological Sciences offers studies at the leading edge of life science research. Areas of study and research are infectious and vector-borne diseases, cell and cancer biology, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Undergraduate students are strongly encouraged to incorporate research into their curriculum and university experience. State-of-the-art facilities involving microscopy, DNA sequencing, and extraordinarily well-equipped faculty laboratories are available to students electing to do research.
The undergraduate curriculum has as its goal the training of life scientists in the latest developments in life science. The curriculum has as one of its cornerstones laboratory courses that emphasize the experiential nature of the life sciences.
The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences prepares a student for many postgraduate opportunities including medical, dental, veterinary and law professional schools, as well as numerous graduate programs in areas of the life sciences. Students also enter the job market with pharmaceutical firms, consulting firms, research laboratories, and non-government organizations (NGOs).
Contact Info
Department of Biological Sciences
100 Galvin Life Sciences
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, IN 46556-0369
(574) 631-6552
biology.nd.edu
Director of Undergraduate Studies & Academic Advisor
Jennifer Robichaud
Department Chairperson
Jason Rohr
Research Centers, Institutes, and Programs
- Advanced Diagnostics and Therapeutics
- Boler-Parseghian Center for Rare and Neglected Diseases
- Center for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
- Chemistry Biochemistry Biology Interface Program
- Eck Institute for Global Health
- Environmental Change Initiative
- GLOBES Program
- Harper Cancer Research Institute
- Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center
- Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (Indiana CTSI)
- UNDERC (University of Notre Dame Environmental Research Center)
- Warren Family Research Center for Drug Discovery and Development