Santa Clara University's Biology Department in Santa Clara California offers a comprehensive exploration of the living world from molecular mechanisms to global ecosystems. Students engage in dynamic hands-on learning through extensive laboratory work and field research in diverse environments. The curriculum provides a strong foundation in biological principles emphasizing critical thinking and scientific inquiry preparing graduates for a wide array of careers. With access to modern facilities including those in the Sobrato Campus for Discovery and Innovation and dedicated faculty mentorship students gain the skills and knowledge necessary for success in research medicine biotechnology environmental science education and beyond.
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Santa Clara University is a private Jesuit university in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1851, Santa Clara University is the oldest operating institution of higher learning in California. The university's campus surrounds the historic Mission Santa Clara de Ass which traces its founding to 1777. The campus mirrors the Mission's architectural style and is one of the finest groupings of Mission Revival architecture and other Spanish Colonial Revival styles. The university is classified as a "Doctoral/Professional" university.
