Here, we study the structure, function, development, origin, evolution and diversity of living organisms from molecules to ecosystems to better understand the natural world and tackle modern challenges.
One of USC’s largest academic departments
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2,200
Undergraduate Students
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80
Master's & Ph.D. students
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55
Faculty Members
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Academics
Explore undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare you for careers in health, research, education, conservation and beyond.
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Research
Join faculty working at the forefront of discovery in eight research areas: cellular stress, cancer biology, ecology, evolution, marine biology, neurobiology, plant biology, stem cell and developmental biology.
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Events
Join us on campus for seminars, guest lectures and our signature monthly botany walk series.
These experiences have instilled in me a passion I plan to carry throughout my life. As a physician, I look forward to advocating for patients and working with community members to advance care for all.
Department News
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Ellermann Named 2026 McCausland Faculty Fellow
Chosen as a McCausland Faculty Fellow, Melissa Ellermann studies how gut microbes interact with the immune system and influence inflammation. Her NIH-funded research advances microbiome science and supports student discovery.
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Dr. Yuki Ogawa published a new study in PNAS
In PNAS, Dr. Yuki Ogawa and Matthew Rasband unveil "Hide-and-Seek," a CRISPR method that knocks out one gene while tagging another, revealing Gephyrin is required to assemble inhibitory axo-axonic synapses at the neuron's axon initial segment.
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USC scientists: SARM1 rebuilds nerves after damage
USC neuroscientists reveal that SARM1, known for nerve degeneration, also aids nerve repair--offering new insight into healing and neurotherapeutic research.
