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
Research Groups
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
Froms
- Departmental Forms & Lists
- Checklist for Masters Students
- Checklist for PhD Students
Funding and Research.
- What about Funding?
- BIOS 898 Research for Credit Form
- Special Funds Form - Deadline March 14, 2008
Guidelines
All the guidelines you need to know about the Graduate Program in the School of Biological Sciences.

