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Biology Department

Our innovative curriculum engages students from day one and starts building skills that can give you an edge in graduate school, professional school or the workforce. Between research labs, internships, study abroad, intensive learning courses and more, you can personalize your biology experience and specialize in what interests you.

  • PLAN

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    Our student-first approach engages aspiring scientists from day one to ensure they acquire essential knowledge and build required skills.  Click below to learn more about becoming a biologist.

  • DESIGN

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    Join a research lab, add a minor, complete an amazing internship, tackle a study away course. Click below to learn more about designing your Roanoke experience.

  • LAUNCH

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    Our graduates go on to work in the medical field, in national parks and for cutting-edge companies. Click below for more career resources because the world is calling you.

  • OUR PEOPLE

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    Our faculty cultivate curiosity, mentor students to discover their path and inspire through example. Click below to meet our biologists.

  • OUR COMMUNITY

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    Our department and RC's Biology Club put on an array of seminars, trips, events and activities. Click below and come do biology with us!

  • OUR FACILITIES

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    Examining molecules, discovering evolutionary ties, understanding ecological interactions — the world is our lab. Click below to see where we do biology.