College of Science and Technology

Department of Biology

Welcome to the Department of Biology at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. The Department of Biology provides degree programs at the undergraduate level and graduate level, including masters degree programs within the department and primary involvements with the college-level Applied Science and Technology (AST) Ph.D. program.

Undergraduate Studies

There are three tracks through the undergraduate biology curriculum. Official curriculum guides for undergraduate majors in the biology department are available from the Department of Biology section in the N.C. A&T Undergraduate Bulletin.

Biology - Bachelor of Science

Secondary Education (Biology Education) - Bachelor of Science

Secondary Education (Biology)

Graduate Studies

The Department of Biology offers several options for graduate-level study. Information about these programs, as well as information on how to apply, is on our Department of Biology Graduate Program website.

Biology, Master of Science
Biology, Master of Science – Professional Science Master’s concentration in Industrial Biosciences (PSM Industrial Biosciences)
Teaching (Biology Education), Master of Arts

Opportunities and Programs for Students

The Department of Biology promotes numerous programs and activities for students to guide their academic studies and career interests. These include undergraduate research programs, pre-professional and pre-medical programs, and other opportunities routinely posted throughout the year on the departmental mailing list. The department in addition helps to support scholarship funds. Interested students should complete a Departmental Scholarship Application and have two of their science or math teachers each complete a Faculty Appraisal Form.