{"id":6,"date":"2016-10-23T23:54:48","date_gmt":"2016-10-24T04:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/coset.tsu.edu\/biology\/chairs-message\/"},"modified":"2026-01-15T00:28:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T06:28:01","slug":"chairs-message","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/coset.tsu.edu\/biology\/chairs-message\/","title":{"rendered":"Biology Chair&#8217;s Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/coset.tsu.edu\/biology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/01\/lalita-good-Screen-Shot-2019-05-14-at-11.30.42-PM-150x150-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-139\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>               Welcome to the Department of Biology !<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>At the heart of scientific discovery and student success, the Department of Biology at Texas Southern University offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with three unique tracks:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Comprehensive Biology<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Pre-Health Professional<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Biology with GIS Certification<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re preparing for medical or graduate school, pursuing a career in science education, or entering a STEM profession, our curriculum is designed to open doors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a two-year Pre-Nursing program to help students meet admission requirements for professional nursing schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Why Choose Us?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; 600+ Undergraduate Majors: One of the largest departments on campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Proven Success: Alumni go on to careers in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy, academia, and more<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022&nbsp; Teacher Training: Strong support for future science educators in Texas and beyond<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hands-On Learning &amp; Research<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students have access to scholarships, internships, and cutting-edge research opportunities. 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