General Biology

• Nearly 20 percent of students do research with a faculty member and many go on to publish papers and travel to conferences.
• Faculty currently have grants from National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the Alabama State Department of Education.
• Students can do research in the department’s Bioprocessing and Biofuels Research Lab or the Geospatial Research Institute.
• Students can take marine biology courses at the Dauphin Island Sea Lab on the Gulf of Mexico.
• Students can take semesters abroad in Costa Rica and South Africa.
• Summer study abroad opportunities, such as those to the Galapagos, are offered annually or biannually.

Note: While salaries vary depending on several factors including your level of experience, education and training, geography and industry, here is a sample of the future job growth and salaries in this area.

Job growth in biology regulated occupations is projected to be %2.6 from 2020 to 2028. The most recent median annual wage for the Biologists was $83,600 for the nation, $62,320 for Alabama — higher than the median annual wage for all occupations.

For career information and department highlights, see the Biology page.

Biology Department
Auburn University at Montgomery
Goodwyn Hall 301
334-244-3316
biology@aum.edu

• Chris Norris was just accepted into Graduate School at Auburn University to Study population genetics in lizards.
• Kaori Knights runs the Flow Cytometry Lab at Kansas State University’s School of Veterinary Medicine.
• Anna Parker and Aya Zaeid have both graduated from law school.
• Greg Vison worked at the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, and is now a professional angler.
• Matthew Heartsill just accepted a job at the United States Geological Survey as a Hydrologic Technician.
• Nathan Frazier graduated with a Masters in Poultry Science from Auburn University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Colorado.
• Andrew Nichols was resenting accepted into graduate school and will be pursuing a Ph.D.
• Amanda Strozier is pursuing her Master’s in Aquatic Ecology at Auburn University and completed an internship in South Africa with sharks.

The course listings below are a representation of what this academic program requires.  For a full review of this program in detail check the program sheet online catalog AND consult with an academic advisor.