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Biology remains the top choice for majors at UNC Greensboro, and the reasons are clear. This program stands out by offering engaging undergraduate research opportunities in both field and lab settings, guided by faculty who have earned prestigious awards.
Thanks to this immersive practical training, graduates often secure spots in leading medical schools, competitive graduate programs, and contribute to expanding our understanding of life's diverse complexities.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Students collaborate with globally renowned faculty on cutting-edge research, exploring subjects from cellular movement, cancer, obesity, and influenza to urban ecology, disease patterns, and aquatic nutrient cycles.
The biology department's faculty are regularly honored with university-wide awards for teaching and student guidance.
Cutting-edge resources include the new Plant and Pollinator Center, Campus Wetlands, advanced molecular biology tools, extensive greenhouse complexes, the Confocal Microscopy Facility, and other specialized laboratories.
Freshmen must have completed minimum high school course requirements.
English Language Proficiency exams for direct entry: IBT TOEFL 79 minimum; IELTS 6.5 minimum; ELS 112 score report, PTE Academic 53 and Duolingo English Test DET 105.