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The Department of Biology and Health Sciences at Texas A&M University Kingsville strives to deliver outstanding education, cutting-edge research, and meaningful community engagement. We prioritize student achievement, with our faculty's robust research foundation enabling exceptional academic and investigative opportunities in cellular, molecular, and animal biology, biomedical sciences, and human nutrition for undergraduates. Many qualified undergrads serve as Lab Assistants, acquiring both educational and instructional skills.
Key Program Advantages
Twelve dynamic faculty research labs, primarily concentrating on biomedical studies.
A research-integrated teaching approach where most faculty labs include 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 crucial pathway for South Texas students advancing to Ph.D. or professional degree programs.