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Department of Biology

WELCOME TO UTA BIOLOGY

Biology is a diverse and multidisciplinary field, and the UTA Department of Biology will prepare you for a rewarding career with our innovative education and world-class research programs. These programs are led by highly esteemed faculty and conducted in top-notch facilities which equip students for careers in industry, research, or academia. We have many specialized undergraduate degree programs that offer an excellent foundation in the biological sciences, and our graduate programs provide advanced training in a collaborative research environment which has the Carnegie Classification's highest rating: R1 Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity. Research and education go hand-in-hand and all students are encouraged to become active in research early in their academic careers.

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Majors

Bachelor of Science in Biology (General Biology Option)
Bachelor of Science in Biology (Forensics Option)
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Bachelor of Arts in Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Secondary Life Sciences Teacher Certification (UTeach)
Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Secondary Composite Science Teacher Certification (UTeach)
Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Biology Fast-Track Program
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Minor

Minor in Biology

Graduate Degree Programs

Master's Programs

Master of Science in Biology (Thesis Option)
Master of Science in Biology (Non-Thesis Option)

PH.D. Program

Ph.D. in Quantitative Biology
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Research Areas

• Microbiology • Biochemistry • Genomics • Evolutionary Genomics • Environmental Genomics • Speciation Genetics • Herpetology • Evolution • Molecular Systematics • Molecular Biology • Ecology/Behavioral Ecology • Macroecology • Evolutionary Ecology • Cell Biology • Developmental Biology • Mitochondria • Cellular Defenses of Marine Organisms • Virology • Biogeography • Forensics

ARDRC Shelves

Research Facilities

Department of Biology
  • Amphibian and Reptile Diversity Research Center
  • Life Sciences Core Facility
UTA
  • Shimadzu Center for Bio-Molecular Imaging
  • North Texas Genome Center

News

2 November

UTA's ARDRC Partners with Art Class for Specimen Exhibition...

A new exhibition at The University of Texas at Arlington presents a fascinating glimpse of the intersection between art and science.
28 October

Stopping the spread of stony coral tissue loss disease

UTA marine biologist Mydlarz studies coral immune responses to lethal...

18 October

A boost for digestive health

UTA microbiologist Chang studies impact of fermented soybean products on digestive...

6 October

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Cristian Hernandez

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the College of Science is...

29 July

Banda, Walsh Receive UT System Curricular Innovation Grants

Two College of Science faculty members received funding from a new University of Texas System grant program for their proposed service-learning...

26 July

Scientist studies anole lizards to help conserve vulnerable...

A biologist at The University of Texas at Arlington is studying the diversity of anole lizard species in the Caribbean islands to gain insight into...

PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS

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ADMINISTRATION

Dr. Clay Clark
Professor and Chair
817-272-9226
clay.clark@uta.edu

Dr. Jeff Demuth
Professor and Associate Chair
817-272-2653
jpdemuth@uta.edu

Dr. Melissa Walsh
Assistant Professor of Instruction and Associate Chair
817-272-0107
mjwalsh@uta.edu

Ashley Priest
Administrative Assistant
817-272-2653
ashley.priest@uta.edu