The Department of Biology is a CHED Center of Excellence (COE) recognized for its commitment to excellence and leadership in undergraduate and graduate programs in the fields of biodiversity, biomedicine, microbiology, molecular biology, and bio-education. It is guided by a dynamic and relevant curriculum that incorporates the strengths of the Ateneo tradition and the challenges of the future.
 
The Department of Biology envisions itself as the premier provider of excellent education and research applying a holistic and innovative approach to the biological sciences. Its alumni become prime movers and leaders in medicine, research, industry, and the academe, working toward nation-building from a Filipino, Catholic, and Jesuit perspective.