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Biological Sciences

Choose your area of study with NAU’s Department of Biological Sciences

In all of our cutting-edge scientific programs, you’ll engage in research and work with high-caliber faculty members in the field, laboratories, and interactive classrooms. Our degree programs prepare you for a range of career paths in biological and biomedical sciences.

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Innovate as you learn

For graduate students, you will ideate and conduct your own research with the guidance of your faculty mentor. Scholarly activities feature an ideal balance of academic rigor and flexibility, allowing you to tailor a program of study that meets your personal and career goals.

Eligible undergraduate, transfer, and graduate students can receive a $10,000 International Excellence Award!
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A biological sciences degree from NAU prepares you for a successful career with:

  • medical corporations
  • biological testing laboratories
  • pharmaceutical companies
  • state or federal government agencies

By the numbers

2,500
undergraduate students
41
master’s degree students
69
PhD students

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Undergraduate degree programs

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