Biology
Study the science of life with a biology bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. As one of the largest majors on campus, you'll find yourself surrounded by energized, passionate people just like you: curious about the earth and all that live on it.
The Science of Life
While at UW-Eau Claire, you'll learn from expert professors, who have real-world experience and are dedicated to their craft. Through research opportunities, study abroad and internships, you'll find that your perspective, skillset and resume grow quickly. Explore the unknown, challenge thoughts and ideas, and experience learning through unique projects you won't find on other campuses.
The program is intentionally designed with opportunities to integrate, interpret and translate biological phenomena and environmental observations into meaningful decisions. Combined with a rich, broad-based education in liberal arts, a degree in biology gives you the freedom to choose your path. Combat energy problems, explore food science, work with fish and wildlife, restore habitats, preserve natural resources, or...whatever else inspires you.
No matter your interests, UW-Eau Claire will provide you with the tools and resources needed to choose your direction and make an impact.
Program Details
Explore hundreds of thousands of specimens right on campus. UW-Eau Claire is home to extensive collections of amphibians, reptiles, fish, insects, invertebrates, mammals and birds as well as saltwater aquaria and a herbarium.
You won't find any TAs here. All biology courses at UW-Eau Claire are taught by expert faculty who take time to invest in their students. Your professors will know you by name and will do all they can to support you in earning your bachelor's degree. Utilize them to get the most out of your education, whether it's through research collaborations, career advice or a letter of recommendation.
At UW-Eau Claire, we believe that in order to get the most out of your education, you need to have real-life experiences outside of the classroom. Many biology majors take research trips or study abroad. Explore places like Costa Rica, the Charles Darwin Research Station in the Galapagos, rural Ecuador, Utah, Nebraska and the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
Limitless research opportunities await you at UW-Eau Claire. The biology department's student-faculty research program has given students the opportunity to work on projects across the state, country and world. Many biology degree students have then used their research to conduct independent studies, co-author publications, and present results at professional scientific meetings.
Blugold Stories
Here we're living, breathing examples of physician-researchers, people who practiced medicine and spent time in their lab advancing the field. I've always been passionate about medicine, but my love for research was acquired at UW-Eau Claire and furthered at Mayo Clinic.
Collaborative research experience is at the heart of UW-Eau Claire's pre-med program. Whether you are working directly with a faculty member or a Mayo Clinic health professional, you'll gain the real-world knowledge and skills you need to prepare for a career in the medical field.
Kevin Mayer’s research is leading to new ideas and ways of thinking. By studying red light signaling, Kevin found that corn stalks have the potential to be altered — yielding smaller plants with bigger cobs of corn. But meaningful data isn’t Kevin’s only takeaway. He’s also working alongside expert faculty, exploring career paths and enhancing his critical thinking skills.
I never thought I'd be doing research as an undergrad, let alone presenting our findings at major conferences. The knowledge and experiences I have gained from participating in undergraduate research will stick with me for the rest of my life.
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Where can the biology program lead me after graduation?
UW-Eau Claire biology graduates are doing some pretty amazing things. By leveraging the knowledge, skills and experiences gained through their liberal arts education, they are able to find a career in biology that both interests and inspires them.
Example Careers
- Biological technician
- Biochemist
- Genetic counselor
- Health communications specialist
- Health educator
- Pharmaceutical /Medical product sales representative
- Government agency employees
Recent Graduates
Senior Director
Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
Wisconsin
Biology Instructor
Pine Technical and Community College
Minnesota
Global Localization Project Manager
Apple Inc.
California
Graduate Student
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minnesota
Biology majors will experience a rich, well-rounded liberal education, with classes and opportunities that go beyond what you might typically expect from a biology program. You'll learn about a wide variety of biology subjects that interest you and have opportunities to further explore those you want to learn more about.
Here are a few courses in Biology at UW-Eau Claire.
BIOL 221
Foundations of Biology I
Introduction to cell biology, genetics, evolution, and microbiology.
BIOL 321
Ecology
Core concepts and theories in ecology at the individual, population, community, and ecosystems levels and their applications.
BIOL 356
Vertebrate Biology
A course designed to provide a comparative overview of vertebrate diversity. Topics include the anatomy, physiology, behavior, and ecology of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals within an evolutionary context. For students seeking a general understanding of vertebrate biology and skills in field identification.
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