back row: Bob Morris, Betsey Dyer, Scott Shumway, Shawn McCafferty
front row: John Kricher, Deb Cato, Jane Young, Barbara Brennessel, Erin Post, Ed Tong, Shari Morris

The interests of the biology faculty span a wide range of sub disciplines within the field including biochemistry, botany, conservation biology, cell biology, developmental biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, invertebrate zoology, marine biology, molecular biology, ornithology, parasitology, physiology, and symbiosis.

The biology department prides itself on involving undergraduates in scientific research either through investigative laboratory activities, independent research projects as part of 200 or 300-level courses, independent research in a faculty member's research laboratory, or senior honors thesis projects. After Wheaton many graduates enroll in Masters or Ph.D. programs or go to medical, dental, optometry, or veterinary school. Graduates pursue careers in such fields as biotechnology, conservation biology, environmental education, and medicine.