Welcome to Biology

The Department of Biology is the hub of basic research on living systems, and of its application in environmental and medical biotechnology. Research in the Biology Department covers diverse areas, which gives undergraduate and graduate students broad educational opportunities. Students have the choice of a variety of inter-disciplinary streams, co-op programs and laboratory-based research projects. Studies in the Biology Department thus open a wide variety of options for professional and personal development, and not to forget, fun. Welcome.

News & Events

• NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Award 2012 Deadline: February 13. Details
• McMaster's citizen-science program, URBAN, hosts its second annual reception on November 24th. Come hear David Miller speak about "Green Cities". All are welcome. Brochure and Map
• Dr. Ben Evans finds rapidly adapting fanged frogs More Here
• Bioweek: Seminars & Colloquia

Archived news articles HERE