We excel in educating the next generation of scientists and conducting research ranging from understanding cell motility, cancer, and obesity to ecological understanding of urbanization, disease ecology, climate change, and the fate of nutrients in streams.

Mission Statement

The UNCG Department of Biology endeavors towards excellence in conducting research and teaching biological concepts and skills to biology majors and graduate students, to prepare them for professional careers and more advanced study. We introduce non-biology majors to the foundations and applications of biology. By involving undergraduate and graduate students in research, we contribute to and increase society’s knowledge across the broad spectrum of biology. We train doctoral students in Environmental Health Science, a complex and rapidly changing discipline. Through laboratory training and directed research experiences we enhance our students’ technical and analytical skills so that they can contribute meaningfully to an increasingly technological world. Our leadership in scientific innovation and discovery serves our students, profession, and our local and global communities.

Choose Your Path

BA

Bachelor of Arts in Biology

BS

bachelor of science in Biology

Available concentrations include:
Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, and Human Biology

MS

Master of science in Biology

PHD

PHD in Biological Sciences

Minor

Biology Undergraduate Minor

See All Academic Options in Biology

Our Facilities

For access to department calendars including conference rooms, microscopes, autoclaves, and greenhouses, e-mail bio@uncg.edu

Biology Conference Rooms

Sullivan 301 and Eberhart 310 conference rooms are reserved through the Biology Department Administrator. Send an e-mail to bio@uncg.edu with the Event Title, date, time, and guest list to reserve a conference room.

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Cutter Lab

The Cutter Lab offers various assays and modules used to enhance the research capabilities of our biology researchers and students.

Microscopy Facility

The Microscopy lab provides access to microscopy equipment and image processing resources. The lab’s core mission is enhance research capabilities and provide an environment that promotes undergraduate and graduate students research.

Greenhouse Facilities

The Biology Department has two greenhouse facilities. The Teaching Greenhouse is located on the 4th floor of the Sullivan Science Building and is used for the housing and care of plants required for the multiple plant courses taught here at UNCG.

Plant & Pollinator Center

PPC is a research, teaching, and community outreach facility located at the Gateway Research Park North Campus. The PPC is part of the UNCG Biology Department but is also a center for collaborative research across UNCG departments and with other institutions.

JSNN

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering is much more than an academic unit. Our dynamic institution lives at the intersection of research and execution, the catalyst for breakthrough innovations that create high-impact academic, industry and government research outcomes.