About the Biology Program
The biology program at Westminster provides environments for active learning both in and out of the classroom. Through hands-on, interdisciplinary coursework and guidance from dedicated faculty mentors, you'll construct your own knowledge and pursue your personal passions and interests.
Student Resources
Undergraduate Research
All students participate in research projects in Biology classrooms. For a deeper dive, apply for a faculty-mentored summer experience. Applications for summer undergraduate research projects are due in the spring semester.
Great Salt Lake Institute
The Great Salt Lake Institute connects people to the Great Salt Lake through research and education. The program includes field trips, curriculum, and a summer undergraduate research program.
Environmental Center
The Environmental Center promotes environmental awareness and leadership on campus and offers educational events, services that promote sustainable living, and support for environmental projects.
Student Perspective
Jules and Syd
Jules and Syd are Biology majors with Outdoor Recreation minors. They love doing science outside. They also started a podcast.
Dan
Dan is a guitarist. When he’s not touring, he’s interested in how genomes might work to protect microorganisms from solar radiation. Dan published a paper during his summer research.
Arly
Arly loves Biology, but she also loves art. Her undergraduate research project involved creating a field guide for birds of Antelope Island. She has her own freelance science illustration business.
Meet the Faculty
Bonnie Baxter, Ph.D
Professor
Christy Clay, Ph.D
Professor
Jocelyn Cuthbert
Assistant Professor
Dave Kimberly, Ph.D
Associate Professor
David Parrott, Ph.D
Associate Professor