Biology, Earth and Environmental Sciences

Intrigued by biodiversity? Fascinated by data collection? Passionate about climate change?

At Pennsylvania Western University’s Department of Biology, Earth & Environmental Sciences, our rigorous and rewarding curriculum helps you develop practical, hands-on experience – whether you’re heading straight to the job market or pursuing advanced studies.

From the smallest cells to entire ecosystems, you will study and explore the physical world around us and the plants, animals and minerals that inhabit it. We also offer pre-professional health programs in pre-medical and pre-veterinary science.

Driven by discovery? Our state-of-the-art teaching and research labs and learning spaces are equipped with tools students need to stay at the cutting edge of science.

At PennWest, our faculty, programs and facilities help prepare graduates for whatever is next on their scientific journey.

Department Faculty and Staff