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Curriculum & Courses
Barnard offers a biology major and a biology minor. Biology majors choose one of five tracks: general, cellular and molecular, physiological and organismal, ecological and evolutionary, or computational biology.
Faculty & Staff
The Biology Department faculty and staff offer students a rigorous biological education across many specializations in a supportive environment. We help students develop scientific literacy through lecture and laboratory courses and well-rounded research experiences. Our department supports faculty and student research, providing students with the opportunity to synthesize co-authored, peer-reviewed scientific publications.
When a student chooses to pursue the biology major, they are assigned a biology faculty advisor.
Undergraduate Research
Barnard biology students participate in research during the academic year, over the summer, or both. For many students, research is one of the most intellectually rewarding experiences at Barnard. In the summer, many students participate in the Summer Research Institute (SRI) and receive a stipend for their work, while during the academic year, they receive academic credit.
DEI Working Group
The Barnard Biology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group (DEIWG) is a coalition of students, alumni, faculty, and staff dedicated to advancing inclusivity within the biology department.
Departmental Listserv
Want to stay up-to-date with Barnard Biology news and events? Email the Department Administrator and request to join our email list!