Biology

What can you do with a Biology degree?

Biology is the study of life, from genes and cells to organisms, ecosystems, and the natural world. At Wooster, you'll explore questions about how living systems function while discovering where your own interests fit within the biological sciences.

Small classes, accessible professors, and modern research facilities create an environment where you'll learn by doing. Through laboratory experiences, field research, and close faculty mentorship, you'll develop the knowledge and skills to think like a scientist. Along the way, you'll shape your own path through biology while preparing for research, graduate school, health professions, and many other careers.

Find Your Focus

Choose coursework across molecular and cellular biology, physiology and organismal biology, or ecology and evolutionary biology.

Research from Day One

Build research skills through project-based laboratory courses before completing your own Senior Independent Study.

Learn by Doing

Study in modern laboratories, a greenhouse, vivarium, aquatics facilities, and the Fern Valley Field Station.

Why Study Biology at Wooster?

Learn how to be a biologist, not just how to study biology, through hands-on research woven throughout the curriculum.

Begin authentic research early with project-based introductory labs that prepare you for Senior Independent Study.

Work closely with biology faculty who serve as your academic advisors and research mentors.

Study in Ruth W. Williams Hall, featuring collaborative research laboratories, a greenhouse, vivarium, aquatics suite, dedicated student research spaces, and state-of-the-art scientific equipment.

Shape your own path by focusing your studies in molecular and cellular biology, physiology and organismal biology, or ecology and evolutionary biology.

Featured Courses

Explore life from molecules to ecosystems.

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Genes and Genomes
Microbiology

Physiology and Organismal Biology

Human Physiology
Behavioral Endocrinology

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Conservation Biology
Animal Behavior

Build the skills of a scientist.

Research isn't something you wait until senior year to experience. From your first project-based laboratory courses through your yearlong Senior Independent Study, you'll learn how to ask scientific questions, design experiments, collect and analyze data, and communicate your discoveries.

Students also benefit from specialized facilities including the Fern Valley Field Station, greenhouse, vivarium, aquatics suite, and collaborative research laboratories, providing opportunities to study everything from molecular biology to ecological systems.

Ready to Explore Biology?

Whether you're interested in medicine, conservation, research, education, biotechnology, or understanding the natural world, Biology at Wooster prepares you to pursue your curiosity and make new discoveries.

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