biology department

Glimpses into the molecular basis for life have caused biology to grow in scope in recent years, and opportunities in this field are also growing.

Providing knowledge that students will need about biology in the 21st century is a goal for the biology department.

Distinct Advantages

Biology prepares students for entrance into professional schools, such as medicine, dentistry or optometry; entrance into graduate school in biological fields; teaching careers in middle and secondary schools; and research and application of biology in industry positions.

Degree Options

The biology department offers various bachelor’s degree programs in biology. Students majoring in biology may complete the professional major leading to a Bachelor of Science degree; the biology teaching program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree; or the liberal arts major in biology leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Huntington also has a very strong pre-med program. You may also pursue a minor concentration in environmental science.

alumni impact

Advantages of a Christian college education at Huntington University

Kevin Byrd

Pre-Med '09

The future is a long and winding road with a lot of options, Kevin says Huntington prepared him for it.

news & events

First HU Questa Scholars graduate

Graduates Tianna Clark of Fort Wayne; Christopher Fox of Fort Wayne; Jerod Hevel of New Haven; Austin Schenkel of Fort Wayne; Kara Sipe of Fort Wayne; Megan Storch of Fort Wayne; Jacob Willinger of Grabill; and Yoder of Leo were the first student cohort to graduate in the Huntington University Questa Scholars Payback Program.

2013 Forester Night recognizes students, faculty

The 42nd annual Huntington University Forester Night celebrated the accomplishments of students from across campus, as well as the recognition of the Foresters of the Year, the 2013 Outstanding Scholar Award, the Impact Initiative Scholarship and the Professor of the Year. The event was held May 7.

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