Graduate studies in Biological Sciences

The Department of Biological Sciences offers Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Biology, and an M.S. degree in Marine Science. For the degree programs in Biology, students specialize in either Ecology, Evolution and Systematics, or in Molecular and Cellular Biology.

Most eligible students are supported on teaching or research assistantships or fellowships; these pay a stipend for living expenses plus tuition. Some special opportunities for graduate student support are described here.

For more information on applying to graduate school see the departmental summary of the application process, and the Graduate School's detailed instructions and application forms.