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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 primary focus is student achievement, supported by faculty who maintain a robust research foundation, enabling exceptional academic and investigative opportunities in cellular/molecular biology, animal studies, biomedical sciences, and human nutrition. Many undergraduates serve as Lab Assistants, acquiring both educational and instructional skills through hands-on involvement.
Key Program Advantages
Twelve dynamic faculty-led research labs, predominantly specializing in biomedical studies.
A research-integrated teaching approach where most faculty mentors guide undergraduate researchers alongside graduate students.
Consistent annual growth exceeding 5% for the past four years.
An exceptional pre-health advisory system with proven results. Among 475 undergraduate majors, 65% pursue pre-health tracks for Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, or Physical Therapy careers.
Our biology program serves as a vital pathway for South Texas students advancing to doctoral or professional degree programs.