The Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology (EEB) offers a one-of-a-kind education for students interested in the living world. Students can major or minor in ecology and evolutionary biology, or earn a combined bachelor’s and master’s degree in biodiversity and conservation biology.
Undergraduate Programs
Major
Students can pursue a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS). The major requires at least 24 credits of 2000-level or higher courses in EEB.
Major Requirements
Minor
Students who wish to complete a minor in ecology and evolutionary biology must take at least 15 credits of 2000-level or higher courses in the department.
Joint BS/MS
Students can complete a joint Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) degree in biodiversity and conservation biology through a five-year plan of study.
Program Requirements
Why Study Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
In EEB, students learn about how plants and animals interact, behave, evolve, and adapt, from the level of individual organisms to the population, community, and ecosystem levels. They also study some of the most crucial and exciting topics that impact our world today, such as:
- Animal Behavior
- Animal and Plant Biology
- Biodiversity
- Climate Change Biology
- Conservation Biology
- Ecological Interactions
- Evolutionary Medicine
- Genomic Data Analysis
EEB at UConn
Through hands-on labs and challenging courses, you’ll:
- Build real-world skills in research, communication, and collaboration.
- Learn directly from faculty who are award-winning teachers and leading researchers.
- Gain experience by working in faculty labs or by completing your own research project.
UConn EEB alumni apply their skills in a variety of professional fields. Our students also continue their studies at some of the top graduate programs and medical schools in the U.S.
Research Areas
Explore just some of the areas of education and research opportunities available to undergraduate students in the EEB department.
Animals
Zoology, birds, insects, fish, snakes, amphibians, mammals, parasites
Conservation Biology
Climate change, endangered species, habitat loss, invasive species, biodiversity
Ecology
Nature and environment, species interactions, behavior, competition
More Resources for Undergraduate Students
Academics
Advice, requirements, and how to navigate academia
Honors Requirements
Information about the honors program
Research
How to gain research experience