DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY


For students choosing to major in biological sciences, the future has never been brighter. The prospects for productive and satisfying careers in biology, environmental biology, and the health sciences are great, and should continue to increase as more scientific and technologic discoveries are made. From field work in ecology and environmental biology to biotechnology and molecular genetics, advances are being made at an ever-accelerating rate. Biology is, and will continue to be, a promising discipline in which to study and work.

The Department of Biology offers majors in:

  • Biology (BS/BA)
  • Environmental Biology (BS/BA)

For students who excel at Wingate, options for the future are numerous and exciting. Whether it be graduate studies for master's or doctoral degrees, or professional schools in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or other health-related fields, a degree from the Biology Department can lead to many exciting and rewarding opportunities.

Attention High School Students! Reproductive Biology Summer Science Program Offered

Interested in veterinary or human medicine, animal science and production? Wingate University and North Carolina State University will offer a free 12-day program in reproductive biology for high school students June 16-27 on the main campus. The camp is open to upcoming juniors and seniors who are North Carolina residents.  Students must have completed Biology I.

The program is sponsored by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund’s Student Science Enrichment Program and selected participants will receive free tuition, housing and meals. The deadline for applications is May 16 (postmarked).

Click here for an application. Questions? Call Dr. Alison Dixon at 704-233-8236 or email adixon@wingate.edu. 

CONTACT:
Dr. Ed Mills

Professor of Biology & Department Chair
emills@wingate.edu
704-233-8329