We offer numerous opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in the research programs within the department. These opportunities are rare among colleges and universities. Over the years, many of our undergraduates have co-authored papers with the faculty.

Research at the graduate level leading to a Master's Degree is offered through a combined program between LSUS and the LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport. Over 60 students have received this degree within the last 15 years. We are currently developing a new program leading to a M.S. degree in Environmental Biology. This program is broad based and involves all the major areas of biology.