Department of Life Sciences

About the Department

In the Life Sciences Department, we foster a climate of intellectual curiosity. As a student here, you’ll develop crucial laboratory skills that are applicable to a variety of science and health fields. Our science labs are among the best in the state and are used regularly by a range of classes to complete a rigorous science curriculum under the supervision of our distinguished faculty. The Carhart Science Building features biological, physical, and chemical science laboratories with cutting-edge equipment, while our human cadaver lab provides students the opportunity to learn about human anatomy and physiology beyond the books. Our new Anatomage Tables are 3D, life-sized, interactive anatomy tools that allow you to virtually dissect cadavers, to prepare for health care professions. Anatomy students will also have access to a lab that features human cadavers.

Many of our students go on to medical and dental school, as well as various other health programs such as physician assistant and physical therapy. Other students go on to jobs in industry or natural resource conservation. Some students go on to graduate school and become researchers and faculty members at major universities. Our faculty frequently hear back from graduates who praise the preparation they received at Wayne State College.