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Why Biology at SDSU?
The Department of Biology at San Diego State University has excellent degree programs with courses taught by over 40 full-time, research-active faculty members. We serve and mentor approximately 1,300 undergraduate majors in Biology and Microbiology, 80 minors, 150+ graduate students, and thousands of students from other departments. SDSU offers various coursework in cellular and molecular biology, ecology, evolution, and related fields. In a typical semester, undergraduates have access to over 50 courses. Nearly all of these classes are small, with fewer than 30 students, or have associated laboratory sections with fewer than 25 students.
Major Areas of Study
Develop Hands-On Skills
Work with Living Organisms
Explore San Diego's Unique Ecosystems
Access Cutting-Edge Research Facilities
Prepare for a Plethora of Professions
Because of our emphasis on laboratory courses, hands-on activities, and research opportunities, our alumni are uniquely prepared for various careers in health care, biotechnology, research, and teaching.
Inform Environmental Policies
Reduce Health Disparities
Solve Mysteries of Life
Announcements
Cristal Zuniga Recognized at U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Scientists Awards
Funding for the Early Career Research Program (ECRP) Supports the Next Generation of America’s Scientific Workforce The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced the selection of 91 early career scientists from across the country who will receive a combined $138 million in funding for research covering a wide range of topics including […]