Biological Sciences
Butler University’s Department of Biological Sciences strives to provide students with broad training in biology and a solid foundation of core courses in the liberal arts. With a strong emphasis on student research, the department provides students with lab and field opportunities where they may explore at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels of biological organization.
Students are also able to participate in the Butler Summer Institute, an eight-week program that allows students to work closely with a faculty mentor to design an independent project. Students may then choose to present their research and results at Butler’s Undergraduate Research Conference, an annual event that attracts approximately 500 students from around the Midwest.
Many biology students pursue graduate studies, teaching careers or technical careers. Students also pursue post-graduation studies at professional schools in medicine, dentistry, optometry, physical therapy and veterinary medicine. Students are individually advised by a faculty member in the department regarding the selection of courses to fulfill minimum entrance requirements and prepare them well for the graduate or professional school of their choice. Biology Seminar Series - Spring 2007 (WORD document)