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Biological and Applied Health Sciences at Xavier University of Louisiana

Welcome to the Division of Biological and Applied Health Sciences at Xavier University of Louisiana

The Division of Biological and Applied Health Sciences serves the Xavier community by creating a diverse environment for learning and teaching all aspects of the life sciences and promoting the well-being of human societies and individuals. Students with majors and minors in this division will gain understanding of the molecular, organismal, population, ecological, functional, and phylogenetic facets of life.

Through a diverse environment of learning, teaching, and research, the Division of Biological and Applied Health Sciences advances human and societal well-being at Xavier University. 

Individuals and species each possess characteristics that make them unique.Biology involves studying these organisms, as well as their functions and characteristics. Our health and well-being is impacted by our physical environment, by our individual behaviors, and by an array of elements that work together to influence human health. Among the components of public health are the study of policies as well as individual behavior and choices that impact health.The study of speech pathology is the study of human communication - its normal development, its disorders, and prevention strategies.

Programs of Study
These fields of study are investigated by the division’s three departments, the Department of Biology, the Department of Public Health Sciences, and the Department of Speech Pathology. Students majoring in these subjects will be prepared for careers in a variety of fields in biomedical sciences, public health, and the life sciences. Students also may continue their studies by seeking advanced degrees in medical or other professional schools, or in graduate school. Faculty members in the division are involved in research projects in various fields of biology, public health, and speech pathology. They bring their research expertise into the classroom, and also bring students into the field, laboratory, and clinic to participate with them in their investigations. The Division of Biological and Applied Health Sciences is committed to preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society.
News from the school

Since the Xavier University of Louisiana was founded nearly 100 years ago by St. Katharine Drexel and her Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, it has boasted generations of students who strive for distinction and promote a more just and humane society. This past weekend, one such Xavierite, Terrol Perkins, served as an example of the standard for achievement and excellence instilled in every Xavier student; Perkins, a student leader and graduating senior, competed in the Belford V. Lawson Oratory Competition at the 78th annual Alpha Phi Alpha Southwestern Regional Convention, winning first place among the collegiate speakers.

Student Life, Educational Leadership

At Xavier University of Louisiana, students are encouraged to go above and beyond in their endeavors. For some, this includes taking leadership positions, joining different organizations on and off campus, or volunteering their time to their communities. For others, this can take the shape of pursuing multiple degrees to gain more knowledge and skills that could benefit their careers. For one student, Seth Alexander, this pursuit includes leadership positions, dual-degree programs, and, most recently, a championship win in the university’s track and field program, marking his second National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Championship.

Athletics, College of Pharmacy

For the past 100 years, Xavier University of Louisiana has motivated its students to succeed in any area that they may choose. For almost the same amount of time, Xavier’s College of Pharmacy (COP) has inspired its students to eliminate health disparities in underserved communities and achieve health equity through various avenues of pharmacy. A common factor among COP students is their pursuit of leadership opportunities that translate into their careers and work as pharmacists to connect with and better their communities. For COP students like Ronisha Causesy, this materializes in her experiences with the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), where she was awarded its 2024 Southwest Region scholarship and reappointed as student pharmacist task leader in their organization.

Community Engagement, College of Pharmacy

Contact Us

Biological and Applied Health Sciences

504-520-5087

mforooze@xula.edu