Program in Biology

More than classrooms... Take your research to the field! Opportunities for out-of-the-classroom learning abound.

Student Awards & Fellowships Applications open each winter term for awards and summer fellowships

Majors and Minors Information on the variety of majors and minors offered by the Program in Biology.

Biology Honors Program Participating in the honors program allows students to develop their research skills, deepen their understanding of the field, and form productive relationships with faculty and other students.

Congratulations Class of 2022! Program in Biology graduates, family, & friends celebrated with faculty & staff at the PiB commencement ceremonies.

Student Research Learn more about how to get involved with current research projects... or start your own!

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News & Opportunities

2023 Program in Biology & Neuroscience Undergraduate Poster Session

You are invited to the 2023 Bio./Neuro. Poster Session in which undergraduate students showcase the results of their theses and independent research projects.

Student Org. Spotlight: LUMA (Latinx Undergraduate Medical Association)

Founded in the Spring of 2020, LUMA aims to empower and support Latinx students on their journey towards medical school or any field within healthcare.

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How Do I Choose a Major?

All prospective students are encouraged to visit us to learn more about the majors and minors we offer. Our Peer Advisors can give information from a student perspective and no appointment is needed! Staff and faculty advisors are also available (by appointment) to answer your questions.

Note: Interested students should start the biology introductory sequence as soon as possible to get a feel for the biology program at Michigan.

How Do I Declare?

Once you have decided on what major or minor you wish to declare, you should make an appointment with a major advisor.

You should have a major GPA of at least a 2.0 to declare a major (prerequisite courses for the major are included in the GPA calculation). Be sure to meet with a major advisor or peer advisor early in your career to discuss the program and your plans.

You may declare before you finish all of the prerequisites, but an advisor may recommend that you take additional course work if you have not demonstrated an aptitude for the biological sciences.

How Do I Request a Major/Minor Release?

Major Program Guides:

BIOLOGY

BIO, HEALTH
& SOCIETY

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We strive to support our students and faculty on the front lines of learning and research and to steward our planet, our community, our campus. To do this, Biology needs your support.

Program in Biology has moved to the Biological Sciences Building.
Find us on the 2nd Floor. Use the elevator nearest the Museum, just past Darwin's.

You may also email staff members with any questions or requests.

General inquiries may be directed to lsa-biology-advising@umich.edu

Welcome to the Program in Biology!

Our program represents a collaboration between the departments of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (EEB) & Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology (MCDB) and encompasses a breadth of disciplines spanning all levels of organization. Students can choose from an array of majors and minors (and a wide spectrum of career opportunities)!

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