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 a variety of bachelor’s degree programs. 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 University also has a very strong pre-med program. You also have the option of pursuing a minor in environmental science and/or nutrition.
Interested in exploring all your options at Huntington University, meeting the Biology faculty, and seeing the facilities in person? Schedule a visit!
Student Receives Competitive Nat’l Scholarship
HU biology student, Adrienne Funderburg, received one of Au Sable's most competitive national scholarships.
Population Genetics
Dr. Collin Hobbs does more than teach. He seeks to answer the question: What's going on with the genetics of the white pine?
Hands-On Experience
Two senior chemistry majors spent their summer working with a faculty member to build their resumes and get published.
Science and Math
Hear from HU faculty about what the math, science, and nursing departments at HU have to offer students.
HU students and faculty present at 131st Annual Academy Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science
Three Huntington University biology students and two faculty members took part in poster presentations during the 131st Annual Meeting of the Indiana Academy of Science. The event took place on March 26 in Indianapolis.
Meghan Wright, a freshman biology pre-med major from Fowlerville, Mich., presented on, “Biodiversity of the Huntington University arboretum compared to a local natural forest.” Her research, conducted with Dr. Collin Hobbs, assistant professor of biology, involved…
Featured Alum
Alison Skidmore
Alison Skidmore comes to work every day ready for battle. It’s her job to ensure there are no casualties. She makes it her mission to comfort the sick and see her patients through the recovery process. Alison is a soldier in the fight against cancer and gives her patients hope to never give up. Alison, a 2006 biology graduate from Huntington University, resides in Tennessee and works as…
Featured Faculty
Paul Nalliah
Paul Nalliah came to Huntington University in February of 1996 when he took responsibility for the hardware and software that runs the University's administrative system that supports all offices in the University.