Biological Sciences
Would you like to begin a career in the expansive biological fields or continue on to graduate school to study areas such as medicine, veterinary medicine or wildlife biology? Earn a degree in Biological Sciences!
At Montana Tech, you will become directly involved in research activities through independent projects or by assisting faculty in their studies. Learn biological sciences in an environment that encourages close student-faculty interaction and take advantage of research and education opportunities provided by Tech’s location near national parks, wilderness areas, wildlife management areas and world class trout streams.
Montana Tech's Biological Sciences program is recognized and accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools (NAAS). Pursue a B.S. in either Cellular & Molecular Biology, or in Organismal Biology before entering a fascinating career -- our graduates get jobs!
The Biological Sciences faculty are actively involved in a wide range of research projects, providing unique opportunities for undergraduate students to participate by conducting independent investigations or by assisting faculty members. Professors Richard Douglass and Amy Kuenzi are nationally respected for their research on deer mice ecology and hantavirus transmission, and Dr. Marisa Pedulla is well-known for her phagedigging program that involves middle school, high school, and undergraduate students in scientific inquiry regarding bacteriophages. Learn more about our world-class faculty!
Alumni Spotlight
My undergraduate experience at Montana Tech has and will continue to help me thrive in both professional and personal endeavors. I am currently in my third year of dental school at the Arizona School of Dentistry of Oral Health, and the quality education that I received at Tech has been instrumental to my success. In addition, I had the opportunity to have hands-on lab experience and build life-long personal and professional relationships with faculty and peers. Thank you Montana Tech!" -- Jonna VanDaveer
Student Spotlight
From aiding my summer spent exploring potential breast cancer therapeutics at MIT to working around my athletic schedule (intercollegiate football), the student-friendly and encouraging members of the entire Montana Tech community have been instrumental in helping me achieve my ultimate goal: acceptance into medical school after graduation."
