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

Degree programs

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?

Labs and facilities that offer hands-on experience, including the TWU herbarium and butterfly garden.
Dedicated support and mentorship from and for women in the biological sciences.
A supportive, student-focused environment featuring social events, student organizations and honors programs.
On-campus events and seminars that cover a broad range of research topics.
Unlimited opportunities to participate in groundbreaking research under the guidance of experienced faculty with diverse interests and specialties.

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