Travel Courses
Discover study abroad and study USA opportunities available through the Department of Biology, designed to expand your learning experiences beyond the classroom.
Expand Your Horizons with Study USA and Study Abroad
The Department of Biology offers many opportunities for students interested in broadening their horizons via travel and study both inside and outside the United States.
The locations and courses chosen for these excursions grant our students a more holistic view of the field of biology beyond our classrooms on campus
Study USA
Go beyond textbooks and lecture halls. Study USA’s travel courses combine academic learning with hands-on, real world experiences. Every class maximizes its unique location with immersive activities.
You’ll earn academic credit, apply what you’re learning directly to your surroundings, and engage in lively class experiences—all guided by Ole Miss faculty.
For opportunities away from the University of Mississippi but within the United States, visit the Study USA office.
Study Biology in Hawaii
Hawaiian STEAM: Microbes, Symbiosis, and Culture.
Spend 11 Days in beautiful Hawaii studying microbes and exploring where lava meets land and life.
What You'll Learn
• Deeper understanding of microbes, scientific research, and scientific advancement.
• Hands on experience processing samples for the cultivation and analysis of microbial communities.
• Conduct sampling for microbes from lichens, plants, and seaweeds in this exotic environment.
For more information about this (January) Winter Intersession course contact Dr. Erik Hom.
Study Biology in Arizona
Portal, Arizona (Ecology and Evolution of Sky Island Biodiversity)
Gain hands-on field study experience with local researchers, potentially examining plants, bats, reptiles, or insects with a special emphasis on birds.
Learn about the representative organisms and natural history of each local habitat in the mountain ranges and deserts of southeastern Arizona.
To inquire about the next offering of this course, please contact Dr. Jason Hoeksema.
UM Biology students on a field trip in an Arizona mountain canyon.
Students take a rest break near a river during an Arizona mountain canyon hike.
The joy of seeing a horned lizard up close.
UM Biology students exploring the Arizona desert.
Students explore a cave in the Arizona mountains.
Victoria Daily with a garter snake in the mountains of Arizona.
Exploring the hoodoos of Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona.
Study Biology in Southern Appalachia
Visit several locations of biological importance in Southern Appalachia.
Learn principles of conservation biology and natural resource management.
Address questions about prioritization and protection of endemic species, sustainable use, and harvesting of native species.
Conduct biodiversity surveys and curate collected data.
Consider the intersection of traditional ecological knowledge and modern science.
To inquire about the next offering of this course, please contact Dr. Ryan Garrick.
Study Abroad
Studying abroad is a life-changing experience. You'll broaden your horizons, meet new people, and enhance your academic experience in a unique way. Our Study Abroad office is dedicated to making sure you have this opportunity. Our staff will be your support system as you learn and grow in your home away from home.
With 1,136 programs in 80 countries, you're sure to find the right destination. And we're here to guide you along the way.
Applications for study outside the USA are available from the University of Mississippi Study Abroad office.
Study Biology in the Caribbean
The Caribbean (Island Biogeography)
The Caribbean is a geologically complex region with an equally remarkable flora and fauna. In this course we will travel by ship to a number of islands throughout the region, allowing us to explore the varied habitats and unique biota present in the region. Through both classroom-based (on the ship) learning and island excursions students will learn the characteristics of islands that affect biodiversity and the biological principles that have shaped life there.
To inquire about the next offering of this course, please contact Dr. Brice Noonan.
