From algae to flowering plants, amoeba to vertebrates, and DNA to bacteria and viruses, the Department of Biology offers comprehensive majors with choices from among a General Emphasis , a Health Science emphasis, or a Wildlife Biology emphasis. A student can pursue a Biology Major with a minor in any other discipline, or get a Biology 7-12 Teaching Endorsement . One can major in another discipline and earn a Biology Minor , and Environmental Science Minor , a Health Science Minor , or a Public Health Minor .
Beside the Bachelor of Science degrees mentioned above, UNK offers a Master of Science degree, and so far, we offer the only Distance Education Master of Science degree in Biology anywhere in the world.
A celebration of the sesqui-centennial of Charles Darwin's seminal publication, On the Origin of Species at the University of Nebraska at Kearney from September 2-5, 2009. To learn more, or register, visit www.evolution2009.org
Most Biology courses include required laboratory sessions in which students apply scientific methods learning to collect and analyze data while working with faculty. A Biology degree may prepare students for careers and opportunities in a variety of fields such as; agriculturally related areas, environmental areas, energy related areas, molecular biology, teaching, government positions, and advanced study in health programs such as medicine, and various graduate programs. Minors or other selected course work outside the Biological Sciences area will likely enhance career opportunities.
Our faculty and staff are all located in the newly remodeled Bruner Hall of Science (BHS). Our main office is BHS 301. Labs and classrooms on the 2nd and 3rds floors of BHS.
With 19 full-time faculty members having terminal degrees, the Department of Biology is large enough to have a person with specific training in the area teaching the courses offered by the department. However, our department is small enough that students can get to know and communicate with the individual faculty members. Students and teaching remain the first priority with science faculty at UNK.
The Department of Biology is seeking highly motivated students who are goal oriented. If you would like additional information, please contact the Department of Biology at (308) 865-8548 or e-mail Chairman, Biology Department.
Last update: 24 June 2009