As a WMU student majoring in biology, you'll learn about the processes that are fundamental to all living organisms and will have the opportunity to study botany, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, microbiology, neuroscience, pathology, physiology, virology and zoology. Your coursework will include biological sciences as well as chemistry, physics, math and statistics. You'll complete a capstone experience, which includes a senior seminar class in a specialized area or independent research carried out with a WMU professor.

Beyond the classroom:

WMU's Biology Club provides networking, research and learning opportunities, and its activity calendar offers a mix of events that will allow you to meet others who share your interests.WMU also offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience outside the classroom by taking part in cutting-edge research involving plants, insects, mammals, birds and microorganisms.

The University's undergraduate research programs will give you the edge you need by equipping you with real-life, hands-on experience in the subjects you learn about during class. These experiences will not only prepare you for success, but may also aid you in choosing the direction of your career.The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Michigan University encompasses a variety of disciplines that involve the study of living matter in all of its wonderfully diverse forms.

Our department mission is to promote:

• Effective service and public outreach.
• Scientific research and discovery by its faculty and students.
• The education and engagement of students in the biological sciences.
• Our goal is that our faculty and students are:
• Active and engaged in the pursuit and dissemination of biological knowledge.
• Productive and informed participants in the community.