NCSU CALS Biology - Future Students
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Want to transfer into the Department of Biology?  Learn how.
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Qualified students applying to NCSU for an undergraduate degree may also be interested in the Park Scholarships.  The application process is part of the NC State Undergraduate Admissions application (how to apply).
Thinking of teaching biology?  Double majors in Science Ed and one of our degrees are eligible for a scholarship your junior and senior years -- and more $$ your first five years of teaching!  Learn more about the Burroughs Wellcome Scholarships.

Are you drawn to the study of life?  Do you see a future for yourself that will benefit from an in-depth pursuit of knowledge in biology?  If so, the NCSU Department of Biology may be for you. 

Whether you are interested in pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies, the Department of Biology offers a wealth of opportunities not only in the classroom, but also through research and other experiences that can help you find your way to a rewarding career.

Our entire website is currently under construction, so please be patient with us as you navigate to learn more about the NCSU Department of Biology -- you will find some links and pages that are not yet ready, but we are improving it every day and hope you will come back and visit.  You can begin by following the links below and to the left for more information, then contact us directly with unanswered questions.

Undergraduate Home

Graduate Studies
in Zoology
in Biological Sciences
in Fisheries & Wildlife (interdepartmental program)
in Zoology
in Fisheries & Wildlife
CALS Career Services Grad School home page

 
Biology is a huge field, and in selecting a course of undergraduate studies it is important to consider whether you want a broad overview of biology or whether you would prefer to focus your studies more in a given area.  We offer both options within our department for some topics, but there are also a number of other departments at NCSU that offer degrees in specialized areas within biology (some of which are listed below).  You can also explore possible majors by name through the majors page at the NCSU virtual advising website, Advising Central.

Animal Science
Biological & Agricultural Engineering
Food, Bioprocessing, & Nutrition Sciences
Forestry & Environmental Resources
Genetics (undergrad BS program coming Fall 2009)
Horticultural Science
Marine, Earth, & Atmospheric Sciences
Mathematics, Science, & Technology Education
(double majors may qualify for a Burroughs Wellcome Scholarship)
Microbiology
Molecular & Structural Biochemistry
Plant Biology
Poultry Science
Sociology & Anthropology


















For a complete listing of academic programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, visit CALS Academic Programs.