Studying biology at Richmond means:
- Low student to faculty ratio that ensures personal interactions with professors.
- Modern biology curriculum in the context of a liberal arts education.
- Opportunities to work with professors on research projects and present research at regional national, and international scientific meetings.
- Innovative first-year course offerings: Introduction to Biological Thinking, SMART.
- Solid foundational coursework with flexibility to choose upper level courses that match your interests.
- Upper level courses not typically found at PUIs, such as eco-epidemiology or evolutionary developmental biology.
- Preparation for post-graduate studies and jobs in the biological sciences.
- Opportunities to study abroad as a biology major.
- Interdisciplinary opportunities including biochemistry/molecular biology, neuroscience, and environmental studies.
Honors Program
Students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievements during their first two years at UR are invited to participate in the Biology Department Honors Program. This program provides an opportunity for students with intellectual initiative to broaden and deepen their knowledge of biology.
Biology Seminar Series
Seminars are held on Mondays from 12-1 p.m. in Gottwald Auditorium.
Scholarships & Awards
Congratulations to the following 2022 student award winners!
- Willie M. Reams Award in Biology: Kristen Starks
- Clarence Denoon Award: Carolyn Falco
- Cole Memorial Scholarship Award: Dominique Pham
- John Neasmith Dickinson Memorial Research Award: Dominique Pham
- Robert F. Smart Award in Biology: London Nemmers, Daniel Frascella, Aelan Snyder, Mir Kim,
Jean Patrick Gonzales, Daniel Larson, Betty Duan, Andrew Cook - Department of Biology Service Award: Lauren Stenson
- Department of Biology Teaching Assistant Award: Sophia Jackson
- Department of Biology Junior Research Award: Dominique Pham
- Department of Biology Senior Research Award: Jean Patrick Gonzales
- Department of Biology Junior Achievement Award: Narmeen Rashid
- Department of Biology Senior Achievement Award: Anna Frisbie
- David C. Evans - School of Arts & Sciences award for outstanding scholarship: Narmeen Rashid (pictured left)