BA in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology in Providence United States | Brown University

The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) ranks among six foundational science departments within Brown's Biology and Medicine division. These include: Molecular and Cell Biology and Biochemistry (MCB), Molecular Microbiology and Immunology (MMI), Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology, and Biotechnology (MPPB), Neuroscience (NS), and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PATH). These departments work together under the unified Program in Biology. Instead of providing specialized degrees for each department, the Program in Biology grants A.B. and Sc.B. degrees in Biology, along with interdisciplinary concentrations like Health and Human Biology and Applied Math-Biology. Complete concentration details are available on the Program in Biology website. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology encompasses all levels of biological organization, from molecular and cellular processes to ecosystems and communities, offering a comprehensive understanding of life sciences. Faculty and students investigate diverse areas including molecular evolution, plant and animal populations, ecosystem dynamics, animal behavior, functional morphology, paleoecology, physiology, phylogenetics, and genetics. These studies unite under a central theme: evolutionary theory. As Theodosius Dobzhansky, a leading 20th-century scientist, famously stated, "Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution." We strongly advocate for students pursuing ecology and evolutionary biology to develop a wide-ranging biological perspective, ensuring our discipline is understood within its broader scientific framework.