Study of Life

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The mission of the Biology Program is to prepare students for entry into graduate and/or professional schools and for productive careers in biomedical sciences or related occupations.

The goal of the Program is to expose students to current trends in the biological sciences by teaching the skills and techniques used to obtain, analyze and interpret scientific information. The student develops the ability to think clearly, independently, and critically.

The Biology Program enhances scientific literacy and supports, nurtures and prepares students for the new millennium.

	To provide students with challenging academic curricula for developing a strong understanding of biology and obtaining a baccalaureate degree in biology.
	To enhance student adaptability to new developments in biology.
	To train students to conduct scientific research through example, mentoring and personal experience.
	To prepare students for employment in newly evolving and conventional scientific fields related to biology.
	To expose students to social, historical, and ethical issues through the Biology curriculum.

The Biology non-teaching curriculum consists of  17 semester hours of program core requirements and 54 hours of program electives and supportive course requirements.  Program electives are selected by the student in consultation with an academic advisor based on the student’s interest and career goals.  An additional 42 hours of general education courses are also required. See the UMES Catalog for the most current and complete description.  The department also offers a Teacher Education degree in conjunction with the Education Department.

Biology majors have the opportunity to participate in summer internships with private industries, federal, state, and local government agencies including the National Institutes of Health, Federal Government Research Laboratories, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and other Universities with which collaborative agreements have been established. Students are encouraged to take advantage of summer research programs to gain extramural research experience.

UMES offers a wide range of research opportunities for students. Areas of research include Microbiology, Ecology, Cancer Research, Molecular Biology, Marine Biology, and Toxicology. Our students are exposed to the most current technology in an ever changing world. Research facilities house such equipment as Spiroplater, PCR, Gel Electrophoresis Apparatus, Laminar Flow Hood, Electron Microscope, Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer, Fluorophotometer, Liquid Chromatograph, Mass Spectrometer, Scintillation Counter, Gamma Counter, and Gas Chromatograph.

   Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC U* STAR)
   Honors Program
   Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP)
   Department of Natural Sciences
   Research Grants and Contracts

If you would like more information, please contact: The Department of Natural Sciences University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland 21853 (410) 651-6013/6015