The School of Biological Sciences received the Advance award for for efforts to recruit, retain female faculty and to make female scientists more visible. Read about the award. Photo by University Communications
Mario Pesendorfer's research on seed dispersal by birds has led to a Smithosonian Fellowship from the CIC. Read more about the award and Pesendorfer's research. Photo by Katie Langin
The Biological Sciences major helps you build a broad knowledge of biology and then explore your unique interests. You can take classes in anything from arachnology to virology. Photo by Tim Suhr / School of Biological Sciences
Cedar Point Biological Station allows you to get in the mud and explore field work in biology. You can take a summer course or build your own research project. Photo by Greg Nathan / University Communications
As an SBS graduate student, you will choose from seven key areas of research. Our diverse and talented faculty serve as valuable mentors. Photo by Mary Cunningham / School of Biological Sciences
Welcome to the School of Biological Sciences
We have embraced advances in biology that have blurred the lines between traditional areas of study. Our 44 full time faculty take a collaborative approach to their work by incorporating multiple disciplines and organizational levels.
Our 90 graduate students choose from seven Graduate Research Emphasis Groups (GREGS) to explore life from molecules to ecosystems. We offer competitive research and teaching assistantships that prepare students for successful careers in academia or private industry.
Close to 700 students with a biological sciences major develop a broad understanding of life sciences to bring to their potential careers. We offer an anatomy course that utilizes cadavers, research opportunities in everything from behavioral ecology to virology, and hands-on field courses at Cedar Point Biological Station.
Find us on campus
We operate out of three main facilities at UNL and have field stations, centers and labs that give our students and faculty access to the space and technologies they need.
Manter Hall
City Campus (see map)
1104 T Street
Director's Office
348 Manter Hall
Lincoln, NE 68588-0118
402-472-2720
Beadle Center
City Campus (see map)
1901 Vine Street
Beadle Office
1901 Vine Street
Lincoln, NE 68588-0665
402-472-2810
Morrison Center
East Campus (see map)
4240 Fair Street
Morrison Office
102 Morrison
Lincoln, NE 68503-0900
402-472-1714
Recent News:
Bio Sci Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Jenn Brisson
Anatomy TA recognized for work ethic, calm demeanor
Biological Sciences honored for hiring efforts
UNL scientists find plants 'remember' drought, change responses to survive
Bio Sci Graduate Student Spotlight: Swapna Purandare
Bio Sci Graduate Student Spotlight: Donald Pan
CIC awards Smithsonian fellowship to doctoral candidate
See all news items
SBS Director
Welcome to the School of Biological Sciences. Our program is focused on innovative, collaborative work in the life sciences. I encourage our faculty and students to follow new lines of inquiry through research and learning. This year marks the highest undergraduate enrollment in our history. I think this increase is due in part to the relevant issues our students explore. My hope is that our courses and research address real concerns and shape creative, scientific minds.