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Derived from its Greek origins, biology is the science of living organisms. This discipline offers remarkable diversity and excitement. Students who earn one of our undergraduate degrees will be ideally prepared for various career options, advanced studies, and professional paths including medicine, dentistry, and veterinary practice. No matter your professional aspirations, Texas Tech's faculty and advisors are committed to supporting your achievements through academic excellence. Selecting one of our majors proves advantageous for numerous Texas Tech students. Our programs not only serve as outstanding gateways to rewarding careers in science and healthcare, but also deliver the fundamental educational benefits unique to a natural sciences liberal arts degree. The department actively promotes undergraduate participation in faculty-led laboratory research, offering direct exposure to life sciences investigation. Research opportunities span multiple disciplines such as evolutionary biology, environmental ecology, molecular biology, and various biotechnology fields. These initiatives have historically gained strong recognition while benefiting both participants and instructors. Research-involved students have earned prestigious grants, presented at academic conferences, published in scientific journals, and advanced to become accomplished physicians, university educators, and more.
This program focuses on microscopic organisms and their interactions with other life forms, encompassing the study of fungi, bacteria, viruses, and similar microorganisms.