Biology
The Loyola Marymount University Biology department is student-oriented with a program that emphasizes a breadth of experience while also allowing for depth in specialized areas in biology. We pride ourselves in a strong community of students, faculty, and staff, and are committed to introducing students to the excitement of science, promoting collaborative and interdisciplinary learning, and preparing students for their chosen career goals.
In addition to rigorous coursework, the department proudly claims a very active undergraduate research program as a major strength. We believe that students' participation in scientific research, including subsequent data analysis and presentation of the results, can be a valuable part of an undergraduate education, and our students have opportunities to present at local, regional, and national conferences and have been co-authors on peer-reviewed publications with faculty.
The Biology department is housed in the award-winning Life Sciences Building, which offers top-of-the-line research-grade instrumentation and is ranked No. 6 for Best Science Lab Facilities in 2023 by the Princeton Review.
By offering a diversity of experiences that include taking labs in the field and in our state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, carrying out independent research with faculty, and opportunities to be teaching assistants, our students are well-prepared for graduate or professional school studies or to successfully enter the workforce.
Academics
Explore our Biology curriculum and the routes your studies can take — students can choose between a teaching focus and a more traditional science one.
Faculty
Our faculty are mentors who care about the whole-person education of our students. In addition to being full-time academic professors, our faculty are researchers who regularly publish their work and are actively practicing in the field.
Research
Research in the department ranges from developmental genetics to marine biology to the analysis of gene regulatory networks. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty-mentored research to gain valuable hands-on experience.
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Loyola Marymount University’s Frank R. Seaver College of Science and Engineering is committed to strong values with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. We take pride in admitting students who go on to make a big impact in not just the sciences and engineering but the world at large.
Founded in 1911, the mission of LMU is the encouragement of learning, the education of the whole person, the service of faith and the promotion of justice both on campus and in the Los Angeles community.