Guiding Students Toward Bigger Goals
We prioritize providing you with a comprehensive understanding of modern biological sciences. Our B.S. in Biological Sciences curriculum includes interdisciplinary courses such as chemistry, physics, scientific writing, and statistics to prepare you for advanced biology courses and your future career. Our capstone course focuses on inquiry-based scientific discovery, providing you with the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world problems. We also offer ample opportunities for you to engage in undergraduate research in a faculty laboratory, allowing you to gain practical experience and develop critical thinking skills. Our goal is to ensure that you are well-prepared for your future career, including graduate school, professional schools (medical, dental, veterinary) and technical positions in laboratories. We are proud to have a track record of successfully preparing our graduates for a variety of career paths.
The Ph.D. program in Biological Sciences is dedicated to fostering groundbreaking research. You'll have the opportunity to specialize in a diverse range of biology fields, such as microbiology, cell biology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology, physiology, endocrinology, or field biology.
Faculty and Staff
Jana Patton-Vogt, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor, Biological Sciences
Phillip Auron, Ph.D.
Professor, Biological Sciences
Becki Campanaro, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Elisabeth Chalovich, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Kasey Christopher, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Bryan Delius, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Jill Dembowski, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
Jan Janecka, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Wook Kim, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Jason Heming, Ph.D.
Teaching Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences
David Lampe, Ph.D.
Professor, Biological Sciences
Joseph McCormick, Ph.D.
Professor, Biological Sciences
Brady Porter, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Michael Seaman, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Kyle Selcer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
John Stolz, Ph.D.
Professor, Biological Sciences and Director, Center for Environmental Research and Education
Nancy Trun, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies, Biological Sciences
Sarah Woodley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biological Sciences
Stephanie Kotsch
Financial Manager, Biological Sciences
Katherine Robertson
Administrative Assistant, Biological Sciences
Kim Nath
Laboratory Manager, Biological Sciences
Thomas Kelly
Laboratory Technician, Biological Sciences
John Pollock
Professor and Co-Director of the Chronic Pain Research Consortium, Biological Sciences
Start Here. Go Anywhere.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
All Biological Sciences majors will engage in meaningful research experiences.
Success at Duquesne University & Beyond
You will build the skills necessary to succeed in a broad range of science or health-related careers
Modern Teaching & Research Facilities
Modern research equipment and teaching facilities will prepare you for scientific pursuits in today’s world.
Explore our degrees & programs
B.S. IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
The Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences offers four concentrations that allow for specialized areas of study, including general biology, molecular biology, physiology biology and evolution & organismal biology.
PRE-MED & PRE-HEALTH PREPARATION
If you’re interested in a career in medicine or healthcare, a B.S. in Biological Sciences is a great choice for you. Our comprehensive curriculum and small classroom sizes along with our newly-renovated teaching labs are designed to help you meet the most common requirements for entry into medical, dental and other healthcare related professional programs.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES GRADUATE PROGRAM
The Ph.D. in Biological Sciences program is focused on research. Students can choose to specialize in one of many areas of biology, including microbiology, cell biology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology, physiology, endocrinology or field biology.
Hear From An Alumna
“My time at Duquesne was more focused on the basics of science research. A lot of the functional skills developed from this experience have carried over to my time at Michigan.”