Our Mission/Vision

The mission of the Biological Sciences program at Tennessee State University is to provide training in the basic biological sciences leading to the bachelor of science in biology degree for pre-health professionals, for entry into life science graduate training programs, for acquisition of entry level positions in the job market, or for students seeking certification for secondary teaching careers; to provide graduate training leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees for students interested in higher level studies of biological processes; to teach service courses for other degree programs of the University; and to raise the level of understanding of and interest in life science processes in the scientific and general communities.