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Undergraduate Degrees
There are many paths to becoming a Jayhawk in Biology. Discover which is right for you and explore our majors.
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Graduate Programs
Our graduate programs can help you advance your career or delve deeper into a specific facet of biology. KU has two a globally-recognized graduate programs that offer PhDs, masters degrees and certificates.
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Research
Learn about the diverse research opportunities available to KU students.
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Admissions
Everything you need to know about our Biology program and how to apply.
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Biology News
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Grant Awarded to Discover Aging Genes
Stuart Macdonald received a new NIH National Institute on Aging award to execute large-scale studies to identify genes contributing to lifespan variation in fruit flies
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UNDERGRADUATE BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES SPRING 2024 AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Undergraduate Biology Department formally recognized the award-winning graduating seniors in its annual Biology Recognition Ceremony on May 11, 2024. The department distributed more than $43,000 in awards and scholarships to students.
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Undergraduate Biology Student Researcher: Alexa Magstadt
"Alexa Magstadt is studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a minor in Spanish. She is part of the Chancellors Club Scholar, a BioScholar & a Undergraduate Research Assistant in the Dixon Lab."
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Ten KU students receive Undergraduate Research Awards for summer
Four Biology students received an Undergraduate Research Award (UGRA).