The Department of Biological Sciences offers majors for students who are passionate about the science of living organisms including biology, environmental science, neuroscience, and pre-professional programs such as pre-medicine and pre-pharmacy. Students will have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research, take interdisciplinary courses, gain valuable hands-on experience through internships, community engagement, and project-based courses, and receive tailored mentoring as you plan your future career.
Students can start doing research with faculty mentors in their first year at NKU. After the first year, students can earn course credit or find a paid research positions. Undergraduate research builds your resume and can lead to great job and grad school opportunities.
Student organizations and clubs bring students together outside of the classroom to share common interests, challenge themselves, and grow professionally.
If you're concerned about where your degree will take you, relax! Students are assigned both, an academic adviser to help with course scheduling, and a faculty mentor who will provide specialized guidance on your professional development.
Michelle Griesinger
“What I found to be special at NKU is the small class size, which allowed for individualized attention from professors and peers. The lab …
Molly Parks
"The passion and charisma of the professors at NKU made classes fun and inspired my love of research and field work."
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Justin Gibson
“My time at NKU served as a critical inflection point on the path of my career trajectory. In particular, the opportunity to get involved ...
Dr. Jen Quammen
“My time at NKU was transformational. The research and presentation opportunities sharpened my curiosity, communication skills, and confidence...tools I still use daily as a veterinarian, entrenpreneur and leader."
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MAKE A GIFTDepartment of Biological Sciences
Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Science Center (SC), Room 204C
(859) 572-5110 | biology@nku.edu
