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Learn more about KU Biology.
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Undergraduate Degrees

There are many paths to becoming a Jayhawk in Biology. Discover which is right for you and explore our majors.
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Advising

Connect with an Advisor today for information about Degree Paths, Course Schedules, and Life as a KU Biology Student.
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Faculty & Staff

A directory of KU Undergraduate Biology Staff and Faculty.

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Graduate Programs

Our graduate programs can help you advance your career or delve deeper into a specific facet of biology. KU has two a globally-recognized graduate programs that offer PhDs, masters degrees and certificates.
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Research

Learn about the diverse research opportunities available to KU students.
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Admissions

Everything you need to know about our Biology program and how to apply.
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Resources

Information for Students about Career Planning, and Research Support & More.

Biology News

Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Laiba Ashraf

Laiba Ashraf is a Senior studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology and is pursuing a double minor in business administration and chemistry.

KU recognizes 14 students with 2024 University Awards

The University Awards, among the most prestigious awards presented at KU, were established to recognize students who embody service excellence, dedication or whose academic achievements are stellar. Honorees are students from the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and schools of Architecture…

Researchers parse oddity of distantly related bats in Solomon Islands that appear identical

A study of body size in leaf-nosed bats of the Solomon Islands has revealed surprising genetic diversity among nearly indistinguishable species on different islands. The study included work from several KU evolutionary biologists who collected specimens in the field, conducted genetic analysis and…

KU celebrates undergraduate research at annual symposium

Volunteer judges selected 28 individual presentations and three group presentations to receive Outstanding Presentation Awards at the 27th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium earlier this month, in addition to the ACE Talks presentations.
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