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Where science happens. The Biology Department offers the Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees, as well as a minor in biology.

Students are provided a strong background in animal and plant biology, microbiology, biotechnology, and health sciences with career possibilities in government, industry, teaching, graduate study, and health professions.

10/23/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Weissmiller on receiving the CBAS Distinguished Research Award! A well-deserved recognition of your outstanding work!

10/22/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Brian T. Miller, who received the Bob Hatcher Conservation Legacy Award from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency!

Congratulations to Dr. Brian T. Miller, recipient of the Bob Hatcher Conservation Legacy Award!

Recently retired from Middle Tennessee State University, Dr. Miller has published more than 150 scientific papers on amphibians and reptiles and mentored a generation of biologists whose work continues to advance conservation across the region.

Thank you, Dr. Miller, for your lasting contributions to Tennessee’s wildlife and conservation community.

10/01/2026

09/24/2026

Congratulations to our Chair, Dr. David Nelson, on his selection for the MTSU Provost Fellowship Program. The Provost Faculty Fellows work on various projects in the office to refine their project management and leadership skills.

Thank you for your continued dedication and contributions to the Biology Department and the University. Your contributions truly make a difference!

Read more here:
https://provost.mtsu.edu/fellows

09/23/2026

Click the link below to learn more about the research Dr. Liz Barnes and her team are conducting on using conflict-reducing practices in evolution instruction.

Hope 100 years after Scopes: MTSU professor pushes trust-centered communication for science’s most contentious conversations by Stephanie Wagner 15 September 2026 Faculty/Staff News MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University biology professor and researcher Liz Barnes’ mission to ...

09/21/2026

Join Biology's, Dr. Danielle Brown, on Wednesday, September 30th at Patterson Park Community Center. She will be discussing how to select a tree for your space. It is free to attend.

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09/16/2026

09/10/2026

We are delighted to welcome Central Magnet Graduates, Sofia Kime and Sakina Razzaq, as the newest Buchanan scholars to join our department as Biology Majors. You can learn more about their journey to MTSU and how the Buchanan scholarship will help them take the next steps in their academic career here - https://mtsunews.com/2026/09/08/central-magnets-top-grads-continue-at-mtsu/

At MTSU, Central Magnet’s top high school grads continue pursuit of excellence by Robin E. Lee 8 September 2026 Top Stories MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — At Middle Tennessee State University, some of Rutherford County’s highest-achieving students are finding an opportunity to continue the academic ex...

07/31/2026

Congratulations Tobias!

Congrats to May MTSU graduate Tobias Gurley who was recently hired to lead a science classroom of his own at Community High School!

Tobias majored in MTSU Department of Biology with a minor in Secondary Education from the College of Education. We are so proud of you Tobias! Bedford County, TN Schools

07/23/2026

Read about Dr. Manuel Giannoni-Guzmán and his team's research with honeybees!

MTSU researcher lands USDA grant to study how honeybees’ internal clocks protect pollinators, food supply by Nancy DeGennaro 20 July 2026 Featured Content MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Standing beside a handful of buzzing honeybee hives at Middle Tennessee State University’s Small Farm facility, assis...

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