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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
- Marine Biology/Biology Cohort
- 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
- Marine Biology/Biology Cohort
- 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
Biological Sciences OppsJudith Evans Parker Travel Scholarship
Judith Parker, a former member of the Board of Advisors of the then College of Arts and Sciences and [...]
- Biological Sciences Opps
Plant Chemical Ecology Lab seeks postdoctoral associate
A postdoctoral associate position is available in the Plant Chemical Ecology Lab with Diego Salazar Amoretti at FIU. The [...]
- Announcements
Student receives coral restoration scholarship
As a child, the ocean was Serena Hackerott’s playground. With both her parents being avid scuba divers, Hackerott [...]
- Science & Technology
NSF renews long-term Everglades research program based at FIU
The National Science Foundation is providing a four-year $4.75 million renewal of the FIU Institute of Environment’[...]
