Division of Biology and Medicine
Biology Undergraduate Education

Biology Undergraduate Education at Brown

Brown’s undergraduate biology programs equip students with the knowledge, skills, and collaborative spirit required to tackle some of society’s more pressing issues -– from disease prevention to preserving Earth’s natural heritage.

Biological Sciences at Brown University

It is an exciting time for the biological sciences. Since the turn of the century biologists have mapped the human genome, assembled the first synthetic virus, and discovered that mature cells can be reprogrammed to give rise to several different cell types. Our understanding of how living systems operate and integrate from the level of molecules to ecosystems continues to grow at a rapid pace.

Brown’s program in Undergraduate Biology arms students with the knowledge, skills, and collaborative spirit required to tackle some of society’s more pressing issues – from disease prevention to preserving Earth’s natural heritage.

Biology students take courses and pursue research with faculty spanning six departments within the Division of Biology and Medicine. Partnerships with departments outside of the Division support interdisciplinary concentrations in Applied Mathematics-Biology, Computational Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, and Biomedical Engineering.
The Program in Biology exposes undergraduates to research through practical training, courses, and opportunities for independent study with faculty pursuing cutting edge-science in a variety of fields. 
The Academic Advisors in the Office of Biology Undergraduate Education are available to advise and assist students in all of the Biology concentrations – from undeclared first-year students to seniors searching for research opportunities.