Biology is the study of life and, as such, relates to all aspects of human life on earth. Our students are stimulated to acquire a working knowledge of biological systems to be able to address biological challenges that affects their daily lives. One aim in our program is to integrate our Biblical faith with our study of the biological sciences. The faculty strongly espouse that their faith in Christ does not impede their scientific endeavors; rather, it encourages them to elucidate the majesty and glory of God as revealed through the workings of His biological Creation. Thus, we consider a vocation in biology as a God-ordained calling into the study of the wonders of His Creation. Another goal is to train students to use scientific and critical thinking skills to accurately discriminate between scientific facts and pseudoscience.

The biology curriculum and faculty encourage students to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the professional organizations of the Oklahoma Academy of Sciences, and the student clubs: Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) - the premed Honor Society, and Beta Beta Beta (Tri Beta)—the Biological Honor Society. Unique opportunities available to biology students include summer medical missions teams, honors program, dissection of human cadavers, medical seminar class in association with a medical residency program, mobile medical van volunteer, physician shadowing, lab assistants, tutors, research, biotechnology training, and ecological stewardship of Lake Evelyn on campus and a nearby wetlands site.

The wide scope in the biological sciences from the subcellular to the biosphere is reflected in the course offerings. The department offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with majors in biology and science education and areas of concentration in Premedicine, Health Professions (e.g. Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, and Pharmacy) and Environmental Science. These programs are designed to prepare students who desire to acquire a technical background in the life sciences; to pursue graduate work in biology; to train for work in industry and government; to prepare for professional training in medical school and other health sciences; and to prepare for a teaching major in secondary education.