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Basic Sciences Division

BIOLOGY

Cadet working in biology lab

Study different facets of biology within our molecular biology lab, life sciences research center, aerospace physiology lab, genetics lab, cadaver lab and greenhouse.

ABOUT US

Are you interested in what makes your body function? Are you fascinated by the vast diversity of living organisms on this planet? Does the idea of decoding a strand of DNA interest you? The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Department of Biology helps cadets pursue these interests through academic instruction, practical laboratory experience and individual research projects.

Our graduates pursue careers in medicine or dentistry or in the Biomedical Sciences Corps, including aerospace physiology, bioenvironmental engineering and physical therapy.

Our department boasts numerous facilities and learning resources, including a molecular biology lab, life sciences research center, aerospace physiology lab, genetics lab, cadaver lab and greenhouse. Extensive undergraduate research opportunities also exist for a variety of sub-disciplines within the department.

Learn about Biology Outreach Programs.

Biology Faculty and Staff

MAJORS & MINORS

Biology (Major)
Biology
(Major)
Basic Sciences (Divisional Major)*
Basic Sciences
(Divisional Major)*

*Restrictions Apply

Department News News From Around The Department

September 11, 2024

Academy hive has cadets looking out for them

Cadet 1st Class Sophia Leonard smiles as she examines bees from the U.S. Air Force Academy Beekeeping Club hive Aug. 28, 2024. Through the club’s interactive learning experiences, about 60 members gain and share a deep understanding of bee behavior, hive dynamics and responsible beekeeping practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Pacheco) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – Each season offers a new priority for the U.S. Air Force Academy Beekeeping Club in their care of a hive of 60,000 Italian honeybees in the natural resources office by Falcon Stadium....

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Cadet 1st Class Sophia Leonard smiles as she examines bees from the U.S. Air Force Academy Beekeeping Club hive.
August 13, 2024

Medical minor ensures cadets remain prepared for grad school

Cadet 1st Class Kayla Kirkbride conducts research in the U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Biology Aug. 5, 2024. In addition to her Biology major, she is also pursuing a minor in the newly available Pre-Health Professions. The minor makes cadets more competitive when pursuing a graduate program in the medical, dental, nursing, physician assistant and physical therapy tracks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dylan Smith) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – The Pre-Health Professions minor makes cadets more competitive for medical or dental graduate programs. The U.S. Air Force Academy...

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Cadet 1st Class Kayla Kirkbride conducts research in the U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Biology.
May 8, 2024

Rodeo club provides leadership lessons in a different arena

Cadet 1st Class Robert Ball rides his horse Ferg in the U.S. Air Force Academy Rodeo Club arena April 29, 2024. Members develop leadership and teamwork skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley) By Randy Roughton U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. – U.S. Air Force Academy Rodeo Club members enjoy a respite from the rigors of cadet life as they spend quality time with their horses. Cadet equestrians also develop their leadership and teamwork skills they expect to find useful in their careers as future officers. The rodeo club arena provides another setting...

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Cadet 1st Class Robert Ball rides his horse Ferg in the U.S. Air Force Academy Rodeo Club arena.
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