We are conducting research to address the greatest challenges of our time and train the next generation of biologists. We are breaking new ground in the field — from coral reefs in the Florida Keys to mangroves in the Everglades to tropical rainforests around the world — as well as in our cutting-edge laboratories, providing training and research opportunities in a variety of disciplines.
Degrees & Programs
- BA in Biological Sciences
- Tracks: Allied Health Profession; Health Policy, Environmental Policy and Pre-Law; Science Communication; Bioentrepreneur
- BS in Biological Sciences
- Forensic Biomolecular Biology Track
- Pre-Health Curricula
- BS in Biological Sciences with Honors
- BS in Biological Sciences: Biology Education
- BS in Biological Sciences: Quantifying Biology in the Classroom
- BS in Marine Biology
- BS in Marine Biology with Honors
- BS in Marine Biology with Honors
- Minor in Biology
- Minor in Marine Biology
Support Our Students
A scholarship fund has been established in the name of Retired Professor John C. Makemson to benefit undergraduate students conducting research in the biological sciences. Learn about Dr. Makemson's impact on our department and contribute to his award.
News
Science & TechnologyHumans are greater threat to sharks, not the other way around
Jun 2, 2023
Science & TechnologyAlligators are the engineers of the wetlands
May 30, 2023
Science & TechnologyFIU conservation scientists give trafficked, endangered parrots fighting chance
May 25, 2023
Science & TechnologyNewly identified whale’s favored prey is not endangered, but the whale is
Apr 26, 2023
Science & TechnologyOperation Pangolin launches to save world’s most trafficked wild mammal
Feb 16, 2023
Science & TechnologyBiology alumnus on mission to stop malaria
Feb 13, 2023
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Contact Us
Department of Biological Sciences
MMC: 11200 SW 8th Street, OE 167
Miami, FL 33199
Tel: 305-348-2201
BBC: 3000 NE 151st Street, MSB 350
North Miami, FL 33181
Tel: 305-919-5500
biology@fiu.edu