Biology

A University of Minnesota, Morris biology major is carefully designed to provide a broad base of fundamental biological knowledge.

Biology at Morris Features

• Rigorous five-course core
• Specialty electives including:
• Biochemistry
• Conservation biology
• Evolution
• Freshwater biology
• Genetics
• Global change ecology
• Immunology
• Neurobiology
• Vertebrate biology
• Many more
• Pre-health professions advising committee
• One of the few undergraduate campuses to provide a human cadaver for anatomy courses
• Exceptional undergraduate research opportunities
• Strong relationship with other Morris programs including:
• Chemistry
• Environmental science
• Environmental studies
• Geology
• Psychology

Requirements and objectives for the major
Requirements and objectives for the minor

Graduate in four years with one of these subspecialties:

• Cellular/molecular focus
• Environmental focus
• Pre-med focus