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The Department of Biology and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University Kingsville is committed to delivering outstanding education, cutting-edge research, and meaningful community engagement. Our faculty's robust research foundation enables us to offer exceptional academic and hands-on research opportunities for undergraduate students across cellular, molecular, and animal biology, biomedical sciences, and human nutrition. Many qualified undergraduates serve as Lab Assistants, enriching their education while gaining practical teaching experience.
Key Program Advantages
Twelve dynamic faculty research labs, primarily concentrating on biomedical studies.
A teaching approach rooted in research, with nearly all faculty labs involving undergraduate researchers alongside graduate students.
Consistent annual growth exceeding 5% for the past four years.
An exceptional pre-health advising program with remarkable success rates. Among 475 undergraduate majors, 65% are pursuing pre-health tracks for careers in Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, or Physical Therapy.
Our Biology program serves as a vital pathway for South Texas students advancing to Ph.D. or professional degree programs.