An additional 280 acres, owned by the Student Cooperative Association , are maintained for the recreational and educational pursuits of the student body of about fourteen thousand. This degree program is designed to provide maximum depth in the biological sciences along with a strong background in the physical sciences. Graduates move into employment opportunities in the diverse fields of biology, enroll in our own IUP Biology Graduate Program , or enroll in other graduate programs across the country . This is an appropriate major for students pursuing medical related careers. This degree option provides for more flexibility in scheduling.
Students have a greater opportunity to design a program tailored to their individual needs.
The major focus of this program is to prepare teachers of biology. Although under the College of Education this major emphasizes the Biological Sciences. Biology education majors are advised and supervised by Biology faculty members who are Science Education Specialists with high school teaching experience. The IUP Teacher Education Center for Science, Mathematics, and Technology is located in the Biology Department. This program focuses on the influences that environmental and ecological factors have on human well-being.