Old Dominion University (ODU) is a public research university in Norfolk, Virginia. It was established in 1930 as the Norfolk Division of the College of William & Mary and is now one of the largest universities in Virginia with an enrollment of 24,286 students for the 2021 academic year. Old Dominion University also enrolls over 700 international students from 89 countries. Its main campus covers 251 acres (1.02 km2) straddling the city neighborhoods of Larchmont, Highland Park, and Lambert's Point, approximately five miles (8.0 km) from Downtown Norfolk.
Old Dominion University's Department of Biological Sciences in Norfolk Virginia provides a comprehensive education spanning biology from molecules to organisms. The department emphasizes hands-on learning through diverse laboratory courses research opportunities and field experiences equipping students with a strong foundation and practical skills. Experienced faculty actively engaged in cutting-edge research bring real-world discovery into the classroom. Serving a large student body the department offers varied undergraduate programs including Biology Biomedical Sciences and Marine Biology alongside graduate degrees such as an MS in Biology and contribution to a PhD in Biomedical Sciences. Research focuses include microbiology ecology and One Health. The department is developing a new state-of-the-art building with advanced labs and learning spaces enhancing its capacity for teaching and research in its unique coastal environment.
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