Explore life at every level.
Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Biological Sciences is a nationally recognized leader in interdisciplinary biological research and education. Located in the Mellon College of Science, the department brings together biology, technology and innovation to solve real-world problems. From molecules to minds, we explore the building blocks of life and the systems that shape it.
Our department stands out — we are driven by curiosity, collaboration and a commitment to excellence. Our department is home to world-class researchers, dedicated educators and a vibrant community of students driven to explore the fundamental laws of nature and apply them to solve real-world challenges.
Are you a prospective student?
Blend rigorous academic training and hands-on research experiences with CMU’s Department of Biological Sciences.
Undergraduate Students
For undergraduates, we offer Bachelor of Science and Arts degrees with various specializations and interdisciplinary options, and more than 80% of undergraduate students participate in research.
Why CMU Bio for undergraduates?
- Small class sizes
- 85%+ research participation
- Interdisciplinary options (neuroscience, psychology, computational biology)
- Career outcomes info
Launch Your Future
Our graduates thrive in:
- Academia & Research
- Biotechnology & Pharma
- Government & Health Professions
Graduate Students
For graduates, we offer a suite of graduate programs including a Ph.D. in Biological Sciencesand interdisciplinary master’s programs — the M.S. in Quantitative Biology & Bioinformatics, the M.S. in Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Engineering and the M.S. in Computational Biology — designed to prepare students for careers in academia, industry and beyond. Our programs emphasize hands-on research, deep technical training and opportunities to work side-by-side with faculty and peers on meaningful research.
Visit our graduate program page to explore our programs.RESEARCH THAT MATTERS
From cells to systems, our faculty lead groundbreaking research in:
Bioimaging & Imaging Technology Biomolecular Condensates & Spatial Organization of Cells Biophysics, Biochemistry, Structural Biology Cell & Developmental Biology Cellular-systems Neuroscience Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Evolutionary Biology Functional Omics Microbial Pathogens & Microbiome Synthetic & Molecular Biology
Work With Us
Check out current faculty positions on the Faculty Careers page on the Vice Provost for Faculty site. For staff positions, visit the Careers@Carnegie Mellon site.
