Department website: https://www.atu.edu/bioearthsciences

The Department of Biological and Earth Sciences is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence, innovation, and sustainability.  We prepare our students to be leaders and problem-solvers in a rapidly changing world through our curricular tracks, including Biomedical, Ecology and Evolution, Biostatistics, Environmental Science, Fisheries and Wildlife, and Geosciences, by focusing on technological and field skills.

Our vision is to inspire and empower our students to contribute to scientific discovery, promote environmental stewardship, and advance human health and well-being through interdisciplinary education, cutting-edge research, and community engagement. Together, we strive to build a sustainable future where science serves the greater good of society and the planet.

Each of the bachelor of science degree programs offered by the department requires a total of 120 hours for graduation. No more than 12 hours of “D’s” may be applied toward the baccalaureate degrees.

Graduating seniors in Biological Sciences (Biology and Fisheries and Wildlife Science) are required to take the Major Field Assessment Test (MFAT) in Biology as part of the assessment plan for the department. Students will take the test during the last few weeks of the semester of planned graduation.