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
Andrew Jackenheimer
Huntington University’s biology major is challenging, but 2006 alumnus Andrew Jackenheimer, M.D., says the rigorous expectations of HU left him feeling a year more advanced when he entered medical school than those coming in from larger schools. Andrew had not planned to attend Huntington University, but after one visit and observing a mix of faith and science, he knew HU was a unique…
Featured Faculty
Bruce Evans
Dr. Bruce D. Evans received a Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1985 from the University of Charleston, W.V., and a PhD in neurobiology in 1991 from Emory University.