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Learn more about KU Biology.
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Undergraduate Degrees

There are many paths to becoming a Jayhawk in Biology. Discover which is right for you and explore our majors.
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Connect with an Advisor today for information about Degree Paths, Course Schedules, and Life as a KU Biology Student.
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Faculty & Staff

A directory of KU Undergraduate Biology Staff and Faculty.

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Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs can help you advance your career or delve deeper into a specific facet of biology. KU has two a globally-recognized graduate programs that offer PhDs, masters degrees and certificates.
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Research

Learn about the diverse research opportunities available to KU students.
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Admissions

Everything you need to know about our Biology program and how to apply.
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Resources

Information for Students about Career Planning, and Research Support & More.

Biology News

K-INBRE for a CURE Project Awarded

Eileen Hotze was awarded a Kansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) for a CURE award.

KU students to present at Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

LAWRENCE — Undergraduate researchers from the University of Kansas Lawrence and Medical Center campuses will present their research projects March 1 as part of Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol.

KU Medical Center’s 22nd annual K-INBRE symposium recognizes bioscience students from across Kansas and Oklahoma

At an annual event to encourage careers in research, KU Medical Center celebrated the achievements of 18 undergraduate students from 10 universities.

Scientists may have cracked the ‘aging process’ in species

LAWRENCE — New research from the University of Kansas might resolve a mystery in the “aging process” in species — or, how a species’ risk of going extinct changes after that species appears on the scene.
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