Biology is an exciting field with many opportunities awaiting our students. With six concentrations within the degree, the Biology major provides pathways into many different careers. The Biology major offers a solid intellectual and practical foundation, making our graduates workforce-ready, or ready to take on their next educational step to a fulfilling career.
Learn more about our programs, undergraduate opportunities, and resources.
We Prepare Biology Students for Fulfilling Careers
Medical, Dental or Veterinary School? Conservation, Government agency or Non-profit? PhD, Masters or academic research? Health professions? Our undergraduate programs are designed to give you the preparation you need. SF State Bio students go on to do great things!
Biology Degree Program Data
Certificates and Additional Training
Receive a Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) Minor
Undergraduate Biology and Chemistry majors can receive a Computing Applications Minor and/or a Data Science and Machine Learning for Biotechnology Certificate. Apply coding skills in a research-based project through the PINC Summer Program and learn more about the GEN-PINC Scholarship Program to receive $4,500 in funding.
"Little did I know this program would be the biggest influence in shaping my future."
Hailey G.
For advising contact: Nina Hosemane (nhosmane@sfsu.edu) or Pleuni Pennings (pennings@sfsu.edu).
Climate Change Certificate Program and Initiative
Climate HQ is a campus-wide initiative launched in April 2021 with the mission to serve as SF State's communication hub and broadcast service for all things climate action. Join our network of social justice warriors, learn about our Climate Change Certificate, and get involved on campus. Act now and join our growing campus community to address climate change.
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Our pre-health orientation provides many undergraduate students preparing for medical school knowledge about the application process, Medical College Admission Test (MCAT), application timeline, academic preparation, and volunteer work.
Research Opportunities
Home to over 45+ research faculty labs across 18+ academic disciplines, our biology department has ample opportunities for students of all backgrounds and experiences to engage in research.
Funding Opportunities
Many of our biology students have successfully earned prestigious fellowships and scholarships to support their education. By providing access to funding opportunities, we increase educational access for many biology students from diverse backgrounds.