Biology

At the Texas Woman’s University Division of Biology, our goal is to promote a thorough understanding of the processes of life, its evolution and its diversity. We prepare students for careers, advanced graduate studies or professional training in the biological sciences.

2025 award winners

Congratulations to our Biology students, faculty, and staff who were honored with awards! We are so proud of your accomplishments.

2025 Chancellor’s Student Research Scholars

  • Bitali Islam
  • Md Shabab Mehebub
  • Peace Olaoluwa
  • Guadalupe Perez Posada

2025 Redbud Awards

  • Faculty Campus Leader with a Heart: Bhooma Srinivasan, PhD
  • Student Campus Leader with a Heart: Rage Guest
  • Glenda Brock Simmons Community Service Award: Janjay Greene
  • Dr. Richard Nicholas Outstanding Student Leader: Scout Huffman

2025 College of Arts & Sciences Awards

  • Distinction in Belonging: Diana Elrod, PhD
  • Distinguished Staff Award: Steven Henderson

2025 School of the Sciences Awards

  • Put Me In Coach Award: Christy Hill, MS
  • Heart Award: Tina Gumienny, PhD
  • Rudder Award: Karen Goodwin, DC
  • Guiding Light Award: Jessica Aughe

2025 Academic Advising Awards

  • Advisor of the Year: Lacy Abalasei
Scientific Research Commons (SRC) building
The Division of Biology is located on the 3rd floor of the Scientific Research Commons (SRC) building on the corner of Bell Ave. and Texas St. Photo by Nathaniel Mills.

Why study Biology at TWU?

See our current Seminar Schedule

Career outlook

Our bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs provide a foundation for success in a number of professional fields. Whether your interests lie in research, education, forensic science, healthcare, biotechnology, zoology or environmental conservation, a biology degree from Texas Woman’s University will prepare you for the rewarding career of your choice.

Occupation 2023 median salary Entry-level education
Agricultural and food scientists $76,400 bachelor’s degree
Biochemists and biophysicists $107,460 doctoral or professional degree
Biological technicians $51,430 bachelor’s degree
Conservation scientists and foresters $68,300 bachelor’s degree
Environmental scientists and specialists $78,980 bachelor’s degree
Forensic science technicians* $64,940 bachelor’s degree
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists and technicians* $60,780 bachelor’s degree and a certification or license
Medical scientists $100,890 doctoral or professional degree
Microbiologists $85,479 bachelor’s degree
Zoologists and wildlife biologists $70,600 bachelor’s degree

*Job outlook for 2014-24 rated as much faster than average.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Page last updated 8:23 AM, October 21, 2025