The department of Biology at New Mexico State is home to faculty researchers, teaching faculty, and staff who work toward furthering science through world class research and teaching. The department also serves undergraduate and graduate students as they become professionals in their fields.
Whether interested in medicine, research, or anything in between, the biology department is a great place for undergraduates to grow. In addition to coursework, we welcome & encourage our undergraduates to become involved in research. Undergraduate research provides opportunities for students to deepen their scientific understanding, gain skills in public presentation of data, and may lead to publications.
Graduate Students work with researchers towards master’s or doctorate degrees within our department. Our graduate students conduct research while attending to coursework, & often while teaching. Opportunities for teaching assistantships through the department are available to those that meet the criteria, and research assistantships are awarded through outside sources such as grants and fellowships.