Bachelor Degree in Biology

Bachelor's Degree in Biology

Explore The Living World! Get in touch with the living world as you explore your interests in plants, animals, medicine, ecosystems, ecology, evolution, and the world in which we live.

The Biology program at B.H.S.U. is designed to give you a broad background and hands-on training in Biology with cutting-edge laboratory facilities. This program prepares you through a rigorous curriculum for advanced study in graduate or professional programs, or for a career in science or science education.

In B.H.S.U.’s Biology program you will study the fundamental processes and adaptations on the cellular, organismal, population, and ecosystem levels of biological organization. With the changing environment and terrain of the Black Hills and surrounding plains, you have a laboratory setting right outside your classroom door.

We encourage you to conduct directed research with our faculty members. B.H.S.U. provides valuable opportunities for you to learn while working with scientists on real research projects, and through interacting closely with faculty through their courses and one-on-one advising and mentoring.

B.H.S.U.’s science faculty members are committed to providing the best education possible, and our science students have an outstanding record of accomplishment.

There are also many ways to get involved in the Biology department outside of the classroom at B.H.S.U. On-campus, there are the B.H.S.U. Science Societies like Scientia and the Health Sciences Student Organization and also be sure to check out the national societies.

Black Hills State University is a comprehensive regional public university located in Spearfish, northern Black Hills, South Dakota. We are a small campus that offers a personalized approach to education and where students are well-known and supported by their faculty.

Black Hills State University is a regional, comprehensive, public institution that provides access to a higher education for aspiring students. BHSU offers a generous number of baccalaureate and select master’s degrees, generates new knowledge, promotes excellence in teaching and public engagement, and serves as a regional economic leader. Graduates make significant contributions to the workforce and the betterment of their community.