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.

Faculty and student spring award winners

Congratulations to our Biology faculty and students who were honored with spring awards!

2023 Faculty Excellence Awards

Humphries Award – Nathaniel Mills, PhD
Distinction in Teaching – Tina Gumienny, PhD
Distinction in Distance Education – Deepani Tennakoon, PhD
Distinction in Scholarship – Christopher Brower, PhD
Distinction in Service – DiAnna Hynds, PhD
Innovation in Academia – Juliet Spencer, PhD

2023 Redbud Awards

Campus Leader with a Heart – Jennie Wojtaszek, MS
Horizon Award – Abdullah As Sabir
Emerging Leader of the Year – Guadalupe Perez Posada
Outstanding Student Leader of the Year – Tanya Lorenzana-Lopez

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	2016 Median Salary	Entry Level Education
Agricultural and food scientists	$62,470	bachelor’s degree
Biochemists and biophysicists	$82,150	doctoral or professional degree
Biological technicians	$41,650	bachelor’s degree
Conservation scientists and foresters	$60,220	bachelor’s degree
Environmental scientists and specialists	$67,460	bachelor’s degree
Forensic science technicians*	$56,320	bachelor’s degree
High school teachers	$57,200	bachelor’s degree and state-issued certification or license
Kindergarten and elementary teachers	$54,550	bachelor’s degree and state-issuedcertification or license
Medical and clinical laboratory technologists and technicians*	$50,550	bachelor’s degree and a certificationor license
Medical scientists	$82,240	doctoral or professional degree
Microbiologists	$67,550	bachelor’s degree
Middle school teachers	$55,860	bachelor’s degree and state-issued certification or license
Professor or postsecondary teachers**	$72,470	master's or doctoral degree
Zoologists and wildlife biologists	$59,680	bachelor’s degree

*Job outlook for 2014-24 rated as much faster than average.
** Job outlook for 2014-24 rated as faster than average.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Page last updated 3:50 PM, October 9, 2023