UMD’s Biological Sciences program offers a broad and flexible curriculum that spans genetics, microbiology, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Students can specialize in areas like cell biology, neuroscience, or ecology and evolutionary biology. Research and field opportunities enable students to apply scientific methods and work directly with faculty in lab and environmental studies. Graduates pursue careers in health sciences, research, conservation, and biotechnology.
Designing a study to monitor biodiversity in urban green spaces
CRISPR gene editing of model organisms for disease resistance
Analyzing the effect of pollutants on freshwater invertebrates
Survey of antibiotic resistance genes in local soil microbes
Tracking plant phenology to study climate change responses
Examining the role of gut microbiota in digestion in mice
Microscopic analysis of parasitic infection in freshwater fish
DNA barcoding for species identification in field surveys
Studying behavioral adaptations in bird populations
Lab simulation of photosynthetic rate under varied light intensities
Biomimicry: Studying animal traits for robotics applications
Investigating hormone regulation in fruit fly development
Population modeling of endangered species in Maryland
Fieldwork on pollinator diversity in agricultural ecosystems
Mapping fungal networks in forest soil microbiomes
Genetic profiling of local plant species for conservation
Protein localization in plant cells using GFP tagging
Comparative physiology in ectothermic vs. endothermic animals
Effects of UV exposure on DNA mutation rates
Cell cycle analysis using flow cytometry in yeast
Explore genetics, ecosystems, and biomedical science in one of UMD’s most versatile life science majors.
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