Department of Biology

SF State's Department of Biology offers a dynamic learning environment, exciting research opportunities and mentorship by world-class scientists. Our undergraduate and graduate programs are all designed to train and educate students to meet the challenges of leadership roles in the biological sciences. We invite you to learn more about our mission and approach to education.
 

Annoucements

Please join us for our Biology Undergraduate Orientation on Friday, 8/20!

We have two separate orientations for first time freshmen (10-11:30am) and transfer students (1-2:30pm).

Please register for the orientation that applies to you! We look forward to seeing you and providing you with more information about Biology!
Can’t make your orientation? No worries! We will record each orientation session and upload them to our website.

First Time Freshmen Orientation:
https://sfsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R1M98j9PRgOqkiRbFvJ2dQ
 
Transfer Students Orientation:
https://sfsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_y2nkAnyaQhugWakJjMgrcQ

Students

Graduates hold SF State pennant

Prospective Students

Interested in studying biology? Develop your inner scientist at SF State.

  • Virtual Gator Days
  • What Students Say
  • Orientations

Prospective Students
Biology student puts specimens into refrigerator

Undergraduate Students

Find resources and information for undergraduate Biology students.

  • Undergraduate Majors
  • Undergraduate Resources
  • Certificate in Biotechnology

    For questions about the Biology undergraduate program please email: biology@sfsu.edu.

Undergraduate Students
Marine biology students examine sea life in the lab

Graduate Students

Information and resources for Biology graduate students.

  • M.S. Concentrations
  • Genetic Engineering Certificate
  • Graduate Orientation

    For questions about the Biology graduate program please email: biograd@sfsu.edu.

Graduate Students
student labeling sample
Student Research
advisor and student
Advising
Students by Golden Gate Bridge
Funding
SF State campus
Alumni

News & Events

News

  • BioCONNECT Magazine, spring 2021
    Dear Friends, Happy Summer!  We made it! Though the Spring semester was a long haul with continued hardships for so many peo…
  • Cherry Award for Great Teaching Finalists Named
    The Cherry Award from Baylor University is a distinguished award given to outstanding teachers from various institutions by…
  • COVID-19 Webinar Video
    COVID 19 Vaccine
    COVID19 Vaccine Information Webinar On February 5, 2021, SF BUILD presented their COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Webinar via…
More News

Events

More Events