Department of Biological Sciences

Dr. Elmer Finck, Chair (efinck@fhsu.edu)
Kacie Vogt, Senior Administrative Assistant (klvogt@fhsu.edu)

Telephone: 785-628-4214               FAX: 785-628-4153
Mailing Address (US Post Office):
   Department of Biological Sciences, Fort Hays State University
   600 Park Street, Hays, KS 67601
Mailing Address (UPS, FedEx, etc.):
   Department of Biological Sciences, Fort Hays State University
   509 South Campus Drive, Room 302, Hays, KS 67601

Degrees Offered:
   Bachelor of Science in Biology
   Bachelor of Science in General Science
   Minor in Biology
   Master of Science in Biology

If studying living organisms or ecosystems is interesting to you, check the Department of Biological Sciences.

Here at FHSU, we are dedicated to providing you with a strong foundation in all aspects of life science to prepare you for a successful career or advanced studies in a wide variety of disciplines in health and natural history professions. With our caring faculty and staff, and our in-depth classroom experiences, you can gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed after you graduate.

Be prepared for an academic experience full of extensive classroom activities, including hands-on work in the lab and outside. Working with a diverse group of faculty will give you a superb learning experience with your instructors. You will interact with your professors in labs, on field trips, and through independent studies that incorporate cutting-edge content and traditional concepts. Even in your first year, you can enjoy opportunities to participate in research projects and independent studies with full-time professors, and could help you publish research before you graduate. Some projects are even paid positions.

Decide if Fort Hays State University is right for you by visiting our campus and meeting with faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences. To schedule your campus visit, please call the FHSU Admissions Office at 1-800-628-FHSU.

We invite you to explore our website, and please contact us for more information. We look forward to hearing from you.