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Biology explores living organisms, their origins, anatomy, functions, development, evolutionary processes, geographical spread, and classification systems. The field offers numerous specialization options for students to pursue. Career paths for biology graduates span research, medical fields, education, scientific journalism, leadership roles, public sector work, and corporate environments. Biology education cultivates critical thinking skills, enabling students to formulate inquiries, conduct analyses, assess data, and develop solutions.
The Biology Department provides coursework that meets most graduate program requirements for students aiming for healthcare careers after completing their bachelor's degree. USU's health professions advising is available to students regardless of their chosen major. Applicants from USU to medical and dental schools maintain an exceptional success rate. The university's health profession students gain specialized training in human anatomy and physiology, with the department's cadaver dissection course offering unparalleled practical experience rarely found at comparable institutions.
USU biology students enjoy distinctive access to faculty-guided research initiatives. Professors actively participate in various USTAR (Utah Science Technology and Research) teams as well as global cooperative research endeavors.