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College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

CALS Biology

This program provides a broad, general overview of the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living organisms. Students take courses in biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, and statistics. The major is flexible and combines the faculty and resources of two UF colleges to prepare students for career success.


Advising Vision

Academic Advising develops an ongoing relationship between the student and advisor that goes beyond semester course selection discussions. Through this relationship advisors support and challenge students to make independent decisions toward educational, professional and personal goals. A full range of resources offered by the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences and the University of Florida are available to support this vision toward our student’s development as contributing members of society.

Portrait of Carolina Saenz-Failach

Carolina Saenz-Failach

Biology Academic Advisor

(casafa@ufl.edu)
2044 McCarty Hall D

Schedule Appoinment 
Online Drop-In Hours Zoom Link 
*Please see available drop in hours listed below 

Portrait of Maureen Cox

Maureen Cox

Biology Academic Advisor

(mjcox@ufl.edu)
2044 McCarty Hall D

Schedule Appointment
Online Drop-In Hours Zoom Link
*Please see available drop in hours listed below 

Portrait of Kathryn Ivey

Kathryn Ivey

CALS Pre-Health/Biology Academic Advisor

(kbeaty@ufl.edu)
2044 McCarty Hall D

Schedule Appoinement

Advising Services

Advising Services in the CALS Biology Department are available on a drop-in or appointment basis and can be conducted by Zoom, phone, or in-person meetings. Please use the communication channels below to contact an advisor for your inquiry.

Our office is located at 2044 McCarty Hall D

To contact us by phone, please call 352-392-1963

General Inquiries can be sent to calsbiology@ifas.ufl.edu

Biology Drop-In Advising Hours

Extended CALS Biology advising hours schedule.

Please note these hours are subject to change. During the first week of classes, extra drop-in hours will be available.

Elective Options

There are elective options for the Biology major in Applied Biology, Biotechnology, Natural Science, and Pre-Professional (links will take you to lists of elective options).