In 1986, an academic program review of the biological sciences programs of the universities in the State University of Florida System was performed by a team of 13 consultants. This report of that review includes: (1) the background of the review; (2) a statement of the status of biological science instruction; (3) a review of the 1978 assessment and responses to that review; and (4) results and recommendations of the 1986 review. Included in the 1986 review are recommendations concerning space, expenses, equipment, stipends for graduate assistants, natural resources, interface opportunities, an affiliate doctoral program, affirmative action programs, and individual universities and departments. Appendices include tables of student and faculty populations and Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral degrees granted. (CW)