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Overview

Explore life’s complexity

Imagine you're standing in the middle of the East Texas Piney Woods. When you hear treefrogs calling, do you wonder how they communicate? When you see fungi, do you think about the pharmaceuticals hidden inside?

Biology is more than a textbook subject. It's your chance to turn those curiosities into a career. Come study the intricate beauty of life while learning to solve complex problems through the scientific method.

Biology is broad. Let's pick a focus.

Biology is literally everywhere. While our foundational courses cover the broad scope, you'll need to choose an area of study to sharpen the skills needed for your career goals.

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Requirements

Is a concentration required?
Yes.

Part of the College of Sciences and Mathematics.

Select your biology concentration

Whether you want to explore living aquatic organisms, genetics or pharmaceutical research, conservation and evolution, or prepare to earn your teaching certification, you'll thrive in SFA's biology program.

Undergraduate

Biology, BS | Aquatics

Major/Bachelor's
Concentration

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Undergraduate

Biology, BS | Cellular and Molecular

Major/Bachelor's
Concentration

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Undergraduate

Biology, BS | Conservation Ecology

Major/Bachelor's
Concentration

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Undergraduate

Biology, BS | Biology Education

Major/Bachelor's
Concentration
Certification Preparation

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Requirements for admission to SFA

All applicants must meet the undergraduate admission requirements. Select the option that best describes you:

First-year student (have never enrolled in college)
Transfer student (have enrolled in college)
All other applicants

Ready to complete your application?

Undergraduate applications are accepted online. Apply using ApplyTexas or Common App. Both are fine, just only submit one.

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Priority deadlines

SFA has rolling admissions. That means you can apply to the university anytime. Although, applying early has financial and housing benefits. Make sure to check with your specific department! Some programs need extra paperwork by a certain date to consider you for the upcoming semester.