Bachelor's in Biology

Fairfield University, renowned for its dedication to academic excellence, ethical values, and a strong commitment to social justice, Fairfield offers a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields. At Fairfield University, the integration of a Jesuit education with academic pursuits is central to its mission. The university's emphasis on critical thinking, ethical leadership, and community engagement creates a dynamic learning environment that prepares students to navigate complex challenges in their future careers. With a dedicated faculty and a vibrant campus culture, Fairfield fosters an atmosphere where students can excel academically and personally. Through its commitment to academic rigor, values-driven education, and a dedication to making a positive impact on the world, Fairfield University prepares graduates to become ethical leaders who contribute to their communities and the broader society while upholding the Jesuit values of cura personalis (care for the whole person) and a commitment to the greater good.

The Biology Department at Fairfield University is dedicated to delivering an excellent, comprehensive education to our students. Throughout their course of study, students are given innovative classroom instruction along with hands-on experience in labs, providing them with a deep appreciation and understanding of the diversity of living things, their adaptations to the environment, and their evolutionary and ecological relationships. The Biology Department faculty is composed of a vibrant group of scholars and researchers committed to education. Undergraduates are given the opportunity to attend seminars on a wide range of topics, conduct original independent and team research, co-author publications, and pursue internships both on-and-off campus. It’s not uncommon to see our students conducting bird surveys at the Audubon Center or working with the staff of Boston’s Children’s Hospital. By studying biology at a multitude of levels, you will be equipped to understand the challenges faced by all living things. These fundamental understandings give you the tools to grasp and address the challenges which arise in graduate, medical, dental, or allied health schools, and in careers in the life and medical sciences.