Contact us:

Department of Biology
Southwestern University
PO Box 770
Georgetown, TX 78627

Chair:
Daniel R. (Max) Taub, PhD
Associate Professor & Chair
taubm@southwestern.edu
512-863-1583
FJSH 140

At its core, Biology is the study of living organisms and their relationships to their environment.  At Southwestern, we seek to connect students with the intricacies, discoveries and trials of the natural world in a diverse, hands-on and engaged fashion.

Our professors focus on undergraduate learning through dynamic classroom teaching as well as independent and collaborative scholarship in their specialty area.  Small class sizes (the largest lecture class has 32 students) allow for close attention, collaboration, and personalized learning experiences.

We focus on teaching students how to think critically through thou ghtful assignments and projects, hands-on laboratories, field experiences, and a diverse curriculum.

While we do not offer specific pre-med, pre-dental or pre-veterinary medical majors, we do offer courses required for admission to these programs as well as significant resources to help prepare our students for such pursuits.

No matter what path you choose, the career choices awaiting biology graduates are numerous, ranging from entrance into graduate or professional schools (including dental, medical, medical technology, nursing, optometry, pharmacy and veterinary) to opportunities in commercial industry, government, nonprofit organizations, public health and teaching.