Department of Biology

Undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to participate in faculty-mentored research.

Beta Beta Beta is a national biological honor society. The University of Dayton chapter, Theta Kappa, is open to all biology and biochemistry majors. The honor society's goals are three-fold: to strengthen the relationships between students and faculty, provide service to the community, and also to provide an awareness of the biological sciences.

Students interested in pursuing a career in health care may find UD Emergency Medical Services is a perfect hands-on learning experience. As a member of the 100% student-run volunteer emergency medical services organization, our undergraduate students provide pre-hospital care and transportation for all medical and trauma emergencies on campus 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the academic year.

An internship is required of all environmental biology majors, and is a unique opportunity allowing students to obtain valuable training and on-the-job experience under the mentorship of established scientists and other professionals at local, state and federal government agencies, as well as a wide diversity of environmental firms.

Students can explore biology research and career options by attending our departmental seminars. Invited professionals give seminars on their research and/or present on career paths and job opportunities in their fields. Speakers discuss education, research and training opportunities, job requirements, future job prospects, salary and job descriptions of various biology-related careers. All presentations are followed by a question and answer session and an informal social hour, providing opportunity for one-on-one conversation.