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Why choose a Biological Sciences degree at Pacific?

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The Biology Department at Pacific is staffed by dedicated faculty members who value teaching and research, and who will advise and guide students throughout their academic programs.

Our faculty members know their students on a first-name basis and these close, personal relationships facilitate:

  • Assessment of student strengths and interests
  • Promotion of leadership qualities
  • Development and enhancement of communication and writing skills

Some of the benefits of Pacific's Biology program include the following:

  • Faculty members who have expertise in a variety of different biological systems, including worms, flies, yeast, plants, parasites, insects and dinosaurs >> Learn more
  • Enhanced experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students >> Learn more
  • Small upper division classes that allow direct student-faculty interactions
  • Modern facilities and technically advanced equipment >> Learn more
  • Student accessibility and hands-on training with cutting-edge biological instrumentation