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Welcome!

SF State's Department of Biology offers a dynamic learning environment, exciting research opportunities, and mentorship by world-class scientists. Our undergraduate and graduate programs in cell and molecular biology, conservation biology, ecology and systematics, marine biology, microbiology, physiology, botany and zoology, and biology education are all designed to train and educate students to meet the challenges of leadership roles in the biological sciences. We invite you to explore our exceptional educational and research opportunities.

In the News

  •  Marine Biology major Kathryn Danielson will receive the symbolic investiture of the University Hood on behalf of all graduate students at the Graduate Recognition Ceremony on May 22.

  • Cell and Molecular Biology major Jennifer Gilbert won the Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation award at the 2013 Bay Area Worm Meeting at UC Davis.