Undergraduate Program

Winter Quarter 2022 Academic Advising (remote-only):

Zoom drop-in advising hours (10-15 min meetings):

Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join Zoom Meeting (If the link doesn't work, try copying and pasting the link into your browser or trying a different browser)
https://washington.zoom.us/j/92869479267

Meeting I.D.: 92869479267 (If the link doesn't work, use the meeting id after opening Zoom)

Zoom advising appointments*:

Please email an adviser to make an advising appointment for long-term planning. *Please note that we are available for drop-in advising only during the first week of each quarter and registration.

For general questions, you may reach us at: bioladv@uw.edu or at 206-543-9120

Current/Perspective students, parent, and community questions not addressed by our webpage will receive an answer. Academic Services Staff will closely monitor this email account to ensure a timely response and make phone or other Zoom appointments to address concerns.

Additionally, you may find answers to your questions at these two regularly updated sites:

Enhancing the student experience

What inspires your curiosity? The Biology program at the University of Washington firmly believes that curiosity should lead you to the field of study that sparks an undeniable interest. Biology students have myriad opportunities to explore subjects and issues that influence our lives and the surrounding environment in which we live. Through challenging and engaging courses, fieldwork, research, and internships, our students develop a keen awareness of the miraculous nature of Biology. Additionally, the depth and breadth of biological studies at UW serve as a foundation for broad and diverse career options.

The Department of Biology is currently the largest undergraduate major on the UW Seattle campus. The majors below provide training in biology at all levels, from introductory to highly advanced and give students the opportunity to choose a curriculum that best suits their needs. The department primarily focuses on plant and animal physiology, ecology, evolution, and cell biology.

Click here to view biology course offerings.

DEGREES - The Department of Biology offers two degree programs, one leading to a B.A. in Biology and one leading to a B.S. in Biology.

B.A. in Biology:

Handout for B.A. General Biology and the Checklist for the B.A.

B.S. in Biology curricular options:

Handouts: Full details of requirements and possible class options	Checklists: Planning sheets with minimal information
General Biology	General Biology
Ecology, Evolution, & Conservation Biology	Ecology, Evolution and Conservation
Molecular, Cellular, & Developmental Biology	Molecular, Cellular and Developmental
Physiology	Physiology
Plant Biology	Plant Biology