Integrative Biology

Learning about interconnected life, from plants to animals, from genes to ecosystems.

Understanding Life

Changes, Behaviors and Systems

With programs in ecology, evolution and behavior ranked among the nation’s top 10 and a strong network of biological research field stations, our biological scientists are leading the way in understanding and characterizing the rich diversity of life on our planet. The Department of Integrative Biology explores organisms that make up our world and the systems where they interact, falter and thrive. An interdisciplinary approach draws in connections with computing, neuroscience, infectious disease research and more.

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Biology & Environmental Science

Some biology specializations overlap closely with Integrative Biology, while others relate more to the Departments of Molecular Biosciences and Marine Science.

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Experiences & Careers

Students of integrative biology and environmental science at UT secure internships, study abroad, conduct field research and start organizations. They go on to a wide range of careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors or do post-graduate study. Many enter jobs in healthcare, ecological research, bioinformatics or policy. Recent grads have job titles like:

  • Specimen accessioner
  • Forest engineer
  • Patient care coordinator
  • Toxicologist
  • Zookeeper

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In The Texas Scientist

Student Stories

Escape the Forty Acres and get into the field as you learn about integrative biology and environmental science, including in a Freshman Research Initiative research stream taught by award-winning faculty. Learn about modeling the spread of diseases, discover unique biodiversity in Texas at conservation-based research sites and study the evolutionary drivers of behavior.

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Learning at a biological field station

Finding what drives fish behavior