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.
Announcement
Grad Preview Week
Tuesday, October 26 - 11am
A question and answer session about the Biology graduate program
Graduate Studies presents our annual virtual Grad Preview Week, a series of program workshops, info-sessions, presentations, Cal State Apply application workshops, prospective student office hours, department events, showcasing graduate education and the opportunities San Francisco State has to offer. Please join us!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://sfsu.zoom.us/j/85718862777?pwd=cFZEMzZpQStmZ3ZiV3NNbkcreTY2dz09
Meeting ID: 857 1886 2777
Passcode: 017888
New Tenure Track Professor Search
Health Equity Biology TT Position
San Francisco State University, Department of Biology invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Health Equity Research beginning August 2022. We are especially interested in qualified candidates with a demonstrated commitment -- through their research, teaching, and service -- to the diversity and excellence of our academic community/department/program. Read more about the position here.
Submit all materials online to PageUp by October 15, 2021. Review of applications will start on October 15, 2021, and will continue until the position is filled.
Please direct all questions about the position to: the chair of the Health Equity Search Committee, Dr. Sally Pasion, pasion@sfsu.edu
New Certificate in Climate Change Causes, Impacts and Solutions!
For more information, please go to our Climate HQ website and visit the Bulletin. To indicate your possible interest in signing up for the Certificate, please respond to the following very short survey (this is not a commitment; just a show of interest!)
More Events and News Below
Students
Prospective Students
Interested in studying biology? Develop your inner scientist at SF State.
- Virtual Gator Days
- What Students Say
- Orientations
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.
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.
News & Events
News
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Dear Friends, Happy Summer! We made it! Though the Spring semester was a long haul with continued hardships for so many peo…
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The Cherry Award from Baylor University is a distinguished award given to outstanding teachers from various institutions by…
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COVID19 Vaccine Information Webinar On February 5, 2021, SF BUILD presented their COVID-19 Vaccine Informational Webinar via…