College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Department of Biology

The Department of Biology has been designated by West Virginia State University as a “Peak of Excellence” and as a “Program of Excellence” by the West Virginia State University System Board of Directors.

The Department of Biology provides students with an opportunity to learn about science in general and about the science of Biology specifically. Courses are designed to serve a diverse community of students planning careers in science, medicine, or allied health sciences; planning careers as science teachers; and those with an avocation interest in living organisms.

Our Programs

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science in Biology (BS)

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

The department of Biology exists to provide students with an opportunity to learn about science in general and about the science of Biology specifically. Courses are designed to serve a diverse community of students planning careers in science, medicine, or allied health sciences; planning careers as science teachers; and those with an avocation interest in living organisms.

Graduate

Master of Arts in Biotechnology (MA)

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

At West Virginia State University, you will learn state-of-the-art Biotechnology as you conduct research that addresses environmental, agricultural, and bio-medical problems. Our program provides instruction in the broad field of Biotechnology, as well as specialized training in the many sub-disciplines of Biotechnology.

Graduate

Master of Science in Biotechnology (MS)

College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

At West Virginia State University, you will learn state-of-the-art Biotechnology as you conduct research that addresses environmental, agricultural, and bio-medical problems. Our program provides instruction in the broad field of Biotechnology, as well as specialized training in the many sub-disciplines of Biotechnology.

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Sean Collins
Associate Professor, Department Chair
Vasilios Dianellos, M.S.
Vasilios Dianellos, M.S.
Instructor of Biology
Dr. Richard Ford
Associate Professor of Biology
Dr. Katherine Harper
Professor, Department of Biology
Dr. Amir Hass
Associate Research Professor
Dr. Padma Nimmakayala
Professor of Research, Department of Biology
Dr. Umesh K. Reddy, Ph.D.
Professor of Genetics and Genomics Department of Biology
Dr. Sanju A. Sanjaya
Director, WVSU Energy and Environmental Science Institute, Assistant Professor
Tameria Tyler
Tameria Tyler
Academic Program Associate

Dr. Tom Hutto – Professor Emeritus

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