The study of life
Each professor teaching in the biology program at Friends University has earned his/her doctoral degree and is involved in teaching and research with undergraduate students in areas ranging from studies in local bird populations to DNA/molecular biology research. We encourage our students to participate in research with a professor in an area of interest.
Start your future in biology.
Program Highlights
Proven Success
Facilities for the biology program are located in William Penn Science Building, which has been stocked with the latest equipment for teaching and research. The Natural Science and Mathematics Division also provides computers in the laboratories in order to integrate emerging technologies with basic scientific experiments.
Academic Resources
Access to new technology, well equipped laboratories, library and academic support services.
Passionate Faculty
Accessible and experienced educators with real-world experience and expertise.
Career Services
Helpful career guidance.
“You learn to look beyond what you see in front of you. You learn to draw conclusions based on what you have and to continue to search for answers. While attending Friends University, I especially enjoyed the lab work, which was usually outdoors and off campus and allowed me to get my hands dirty.”
Lindsay Bryant, Biology
Program Outcomes
A graduate from Friends University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology will:
- Be able to explain the biological concepts of energy transfer to and between living things, cellular organization of life, reproduction, and heredity.
- Apply the steps of the scientific method to solve problems.
- Integrate written and spoken communication into their scientific discipline.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the impact that biology has on society and develop science-based solutions that can serve others and integrate with their personal and professional lives.
Featured Faculty
Dr. Prince Agbedanu
- Associate Professor of Biology; Program Director: Human Biology & Health Sciences
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology; M.S., Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Ph.D., Iowa State University
Dr. Ana M Jurcak-Detter
- Assistant Professor Biology
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- B.S., State University of New York at Oswego; M.S., Ph.D., Bowling Green State University
Dr. Patrick Mathews
- Division Chair STEM; Professor of Biology; Program Director: Zoo Science
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- B.A., M.S., Truman State University; Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Dr. John Simmons
- Associate Professor of Biology
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- B.S., Culver-Stockton College; Ph.D., Missouri University