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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

The School of Biological Sciences

Where Science Is Alive

Graduate Program

About Us

The School of Biological Sciences has 37 primary faculty, 48 affiliated faculty and more than $15,000,000 in active grant support. The faculty of the School of Biological Sciences carry out multi-disciplinary research programs in Graduate Research Emphasis Groups, or GREGs. Our current research interests are mainly in: ecology, evolution, behavior, systematics & biological diversity, cell & molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, parasitology, plant molecular biology & pathology, and virology.

Our dedication to excellence in research, teaching, and training is evidenced by our funding support and our ability to attract outstanding postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. We train approximately 25 postdoctoral and 70 graduate students at any given time and take pride in launching our trainees into successful and productive careers ranging from Biomedical researchers in industry, to post-doctoral faculty members at other institutions.

For Prospective Students

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The application process

The Graduate Application Form

Other Information

What about Funding?

Check out our Biology Graduate Student Association. Better known as BGSA

All the guidelines you need to know about the Graduate Program in the School of Biological Sciences.

For Current Students

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Funding and Research.

Guidelines

All the guidelines you need to know about the Graduate Program in the School of Biological Sciences.