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We are a highly collaborative community of scientists working to generate a comprehensive understanding of living systems through multidisciplinary interactions.

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Department of Biology

Studying Biology

The Biology department's mission is to advance understanding of living systems through research and education

Learn more about the Biology program from our faculty and students.

Academic Programs

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For Undergraduates

Learn about our program offerings at the undergraduate level: Bachelor of Arts in Biology, Bachelor of Science in Biology, and Minor in Biology.   

Undergraduate Programs
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For Graduates

Learn about graduate degree offerings: M.S. in Biology and Ph.D. in Biology.

Graduate Programs

Department Leadership and Support

We support the faculty and students in the Department of Biology. 
Sixue Chen

Sixue Chen

  • Chair and Professor of Biology
Carol Britson

Carol Britson

  • Instructional Professor of Biology
Jason Hoeksema

Jason Hoeksema

  • Professor of Biology
Laura Cavett

Laura Cavett

  • Operations Coordinator
Gwen Rogers

Gwen Rogers

  • Operations Manager
Lance Sullivan

Lance Sullivan

  • Laboratory Technician II
Jordan Jackson

Jordan Jackson

  • Research Technician
Ann Margaret Compton

Ann Margaret Compton

  • Academic Counselor
El Hopper

El Hopper

  • Academic Counselor
Kordarius Parker

Kordarius Parker

  • Academic Counselor II

Meet Our Student Ambassadors

Amanda Warren

Amanda Warren

When and how did you choose your major(s)/minor(s)?

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Madison Greene

Madison Greene

What are your 3 favorite things about your major/department at UM?

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Nicole Guerin

Nicole Guerin

When and how did you choose your major?

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Destiny Kirksey

Destiny Kirksey

What would you tell a high school student about your major?

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Latest News

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Honors & Awards

Truman Scholar Travels Globe to Study Conservation

OXFORD, Miss. – From across the world, University of Mississippi biology major Christian Boudreaux received a life-changing Zoom call from Chancellor Glenn Boyce last week. Despite Zanzibar's spotty internet service, the message was clear: Boudreaux had won a coveted Truman Scholarship.

Help Support Biology

Students inspect strawberry DNA she extracted in Biology Bootcamp.The Department of Biology is a highly collaborative community of scientists working to generate a comprehensive understanding of living systems through multidisciplinary interactions In addition to our regular courses, we:

  • Invite several speakers to campus each year
  • Support students in study abroad and conference travel
  • Provide students networking opportunities and preparation for graduate or professional school

If you’d like to support the department in its work, please consider a tax deductible donation through the University of Mississippi Foundation. 

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