Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. At the undergraduate level, our objective is to guide students in critical thinking and independent investigation of all areas of biology.

The Department’s overriding goal is to help students appreciate biology as an evolving product of human endeavor. Specialization in several areas is available through the department and its close relationship with other biology departments in the Atlanta University Center (AUC). Course offerings and research experiences are designed for students who desire to major in biology in preparation for graduate or professional study, for careers as professionals, or as biology teachers.

Undergraduate Curriculum

Students may follow a four-year course schedule leading to a B.S. degree in Biology, B.S. in Biological Sciences with Teacher Certification (BioEd Program), or the five-year program leading to the integrated BS/MS degree in Biology.

Health Professions Advising Unit

HPAU of Clark Atlanta University (CAU) was established in the Fall of 2017 to advise students enrolled in any major about post-baccalaureate careers in the health professions (Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Optometry, Veterinary medicine, and Physician Assistant). HPAU’s goal is to prepare students to become competitive applicants for health professional schools and programs.

R.I.S.E

The RISE Program offers research assistantships for graduate students who are seeking Ph.D. degrees in Cell, Developmental or Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and organic chemistry. These assistantships include compensation packages of a salary plus the costs of tuition and fees.

Georgia Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation

The Georgia Alabama Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (GA AL LSAMP) is an NSF funded program and includes nine academic partner institutions. The goal of the program is to increase the number of underrepresented minority students who complete science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate degree programs and matriculate into programs of graduate study.