The Department of Biology at The Catholic University of America strives to provide its students the opportunity to explore the science of life in all its complexity and diversity. In fulfilling this mission, the department is committed to excellence in our research and teaching programs.

The Department of Biology offers several programs that lead to B.A. or B.S. and M.S. or Ph.D. degree. All programs in the department provide rigorous, leading-edge training both in the classroom and in research laboratories.

The D.C. Advantage

The Washington, D.C., area abounds with opportunities for our students to participate in scientific research.