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Biology Undergraduates at The U


Undergraduates in the School of Biological Sciences have the opportunity to participate in cutting edge research. There are approximately 50 research groups whose interests span the breadth of Biological Sciences from molecular-driven benchwork research to fieldwork in ecology. Many of the SBS faculty began their careers as undergraduate researchers and research experience is the most important criterion for acceptance into most professional schools throughout the world for postgraduate opportunities.

In addition to voluntary and credited research opportunities, there are numerous scholarships and programs that provide financial support for undergraduates doing research in the SBS.

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Degree Options

From micro to macro, the study of life starts here at the School of Biological Sciences

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Research

Glove your hands and don your safety glasses. Lab life begins in your first semester. 

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Biology Student Stories


Tailocins: The next generation of antibiotics

Talia Backman - Ph.D. student, School of Biological Sciences, shares a micrograph of tailocins. From...

Access Scholar-Ella Bleak

November 18, 2024 Above: Ella Bleak Ella Bleak’s journey as a self-proclaimed science nerd started...

Biology Student Stories: Mia Sheneman

Finding Success as a Transfer Student: Support Systems and Determination “I am a transfer student...

SACNAS STEM

University of Utah SACNAS cohort in Puerto Rico. Left to Right: Benning Lozada, Palepoi Gilmore, Parker Guzman,...

Dream Big and Take the Initiative

September 3, 2024 “Dream big and take the initiative to put yourself out there. If...

LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS … AND IN A STUDENT’S MIND

June 13, 2024 Above: Mary Fairbanks BS'23, biology A DNA repair system known as the...

SBS Student Commencement Speaker

For the 2024 University of Utah student commencement speaker Eron Powell, a love of learning...

Biology Student Stories - Noah Amrstrong

Jokingly, but with at least an ounce of truth, Noah shares: “I am likely one...

Biology Student Stories: Michelle Tin

“While it is so exciting to enrich my life with different experiences and opportunities, it...

Scientific Research Initiative


The Science Research Initiative (SRI) offers every incoming student the opportunity to participate in discovery-based scientific research. Freshmen, sophomores, and transfer students tackle cutting-edge problems in dedicated research streams sponsored by local industries.

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Undergraduate Research

Biology students are encouraged to participate in faculty-sponsored independent research projects. Students participating in research can register for Biol 4955: Independent research, which can be applied to their electives and lab requirements (a maximum of 3 cr and 2 lab units). Independent student research is also the cornerstone of the Biology Department's Honors program.

Biology 4955 Biology 4995 (Honors)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research Interest Areas


We offer exceptional opportunities to think, work and collaborate across levels of biological organization and styles of research. The links below lead to information about research projects and groups in our areas of special strength.

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