Department of Biology
With a program that lets you explore your scientific interests, gain real-world experience, and make valuable connections with faculty experts, you’ll turn your passion for science into the start of a fulfilling career.
Excel in your research, elevate your scientific prowess, and make contributions that enhance the world at large.
In seven different buildings throughout campus—and all over the globe—you’ll find a diverse community of biologists who are committed to improving our society. We’re widely recognized for our excellence in teaching and research in a wide array of subjects, from tiny molecules to immense ecosystems. On Penn State’s campus, we’re known for our integration with other subjects as well.
Our faculty members are more than professors—they’re mentors, researchers, and experts in the field of biology.
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Biology Spotlight
Monica Medina, professor of biology at Penn State, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
The Penn State PlantVillage App received awards for their work to help African farmers with the challenges from locusts and the pandemic.
Reef-building corals coevolve with the microscopic algae that live within their cells, according to a new study by Penn State biologists.