Department of Biology
The science starts on day one!
You won’t just study science, you’ll do science, engaging in hands-on labs, collaborative research, and fieldwork that starts as early as your first year. With access to modern facilities like CMU’s state-of-the-art Biosciences Building and opportunities to study at the CMU Biological Station on Beaver Island, you’ll learn in environments designed to support your success. And through it all, you’ll be guided by dedicated faculty mentors who are invested in helping you thrive academically, professionally, and personally. If you're ready to challenge yourself, contribute to real-world discovery, and open doors to careers in healthcare, research, or industry, this is where your journey begins.
Programs and certificates
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Fuel your passion for discovery
Hands-on science starts here

Building connections, building confidence
How CMU’s Biology Bridge Program will help students thrive

Tracking the paths of Coho Salmon in Lake Michigan
Inner ear structures allow researchers to capture history of Great Lakes fish

CMU launches Neithercut Woodland Biodiversity Project
a citizen science initiative led by Dr. Tom Gehring that invites students and the public to document local wildlife through the iNaturalist app.