This is the perfect time to launch a career in the biological life sciences.
Biology at Rose-Hulman
Are you curious about the inner workings of life, from the smallest microbes to the largest ecosystems? A degree in biology will put you at the forefront of finding solutions to current and future biotechnical problems — everything from drug discovery and gene therapy to environmental restoration and agriculture management. It opens the doors to graduate studies, medical school, environmental science, and countless other exciting career possibilities. At Rose-Hulman, our biology programs blend science with the tools that allow you to have a career on the cutting edge of modern life science.
The biological sciences are driving groundbreaking progress in health care, genetics, agriculture and environmental science. As a biology major, you’ll embark on a fascinating journey into the heart of life itself. If a biology program with undergraduate research opportunities and a laboratory-intensive curriculum is what you’re interested in, then look no further. At Rose-Hulman you’ll have hands-on learning opportunities, coupled with faculty support, to explore your passions.
Why Rose-Hulman?
Experiential Learning
Scientists who are at the forefront of solving some of the world’s toughest challenges do so through hands-on research. Our state-of-the-art labs, project space, classroom facilities and academic buildings are designed to let you focus completely on your research and learning. We believe in learning by doing, and our labs and research facilities are well suited for that purpose. As a biology major, you’ll conduct real research in labs starting in your first year in college. Our greenhouse, cell biology laboratory and tissue culture laboratory are just a few of the dedicated spaces for undergraduate research. The Hulman Farm field campus makes it possible for students to conduct field work early in their academic career. You will learn skills inherent to biology — how to create new knowledge, ask interesting questions, and analyze and present results.
Learning Through Excellence
Excellence in teaching is at the heart of Rose-Hulman’s mission. Our faculty members are hired for their teaching skills and their willingness to work one-on-one with students. Biology majors work closely with our expert faculty who help you become a seasoned researcher and build the skills relevant to working in industry. Biology majors also develop a foundation of math and calculus, while supplemented by humanities classes to complement your education. Our programs also allow flexibility to pursue independent learning projects in your chosen area of concentration, tailoring your education to your interests!
Senior Thesis
A unique feature of our biology program enables all biology majors to complete a year long independent research project pursuing an original research question. This experience closely matches the research flow in a master's or PhD program, giving students ownership over the work and preparing them to excel in future research oriented careers, providing them a leg up on biology majors from other institutions. Under the guidance of a faculty mentor, you'll gain valuable experience in the various steps in the research process, including: Preparing a research proposal, conducting experiments, analyzing results, and presenting research.
If you love engineering, the life sciences, and helping others, biomedical engineering is a wonderful career option. Many of our graduates find careers designing medical devices, conducting research, or even working as accident reconstruction engineers. It’s an exciting field combining the principles of engineering with the biological life sciences. 
