Information for Students Considering Graduate School
The research training opportunities in the Department of Biological Sciences are diverse and span the range of biological disciplines from ecosystem biology through structural studies of biomolecules.
Adaptable Biology Curriculum Heading link
Students interested in the Adaptable Biology Curriculum (ABC) track are accepted into a common program and identify a thesis advisor after doing three short research rotations. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the ongoing research in affiliated labs and contact those faculty members that might serve as potential advisors.
Affiliated faculty: Chang, Chuang, Drew, Escalante, Gao, Gong, Gonzalez-Meler, Hampton-Marcell, Jeffery, Keyhani, Park, Polikanov, Poretsky, Richmond, Salles, Shingleton, Stabb, Stone, Walker, Warpeha, Zak
Ecology and Evolution Heading link
Students interested in the Ecology & Evolution (E&E) track are accepted with a faculty member’s support and commitment to serve as a thesis advisor. Applicants should familiarize themselves with the ongoing research in the Ecology and Evolution Research Group and contact those faculty members that might serve as potential advisors.
Affiliated faculty: Escalante, Gonzalez-Meler, Hampton-Marcell, Igic, Keyhani, Mason-Gamer, Minor, Nunez-Mir, Poretsky, Salles, Shingleton, Walker, Warpeha
Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology Heading link
Students interested in the Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology (MCDB) track are accepted into a common program and identify a thesis advisor after doing three short research rotation projects in laboratories in the Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology Research Group.
Affiliated Faculty: Alfonso, Chang Chuang, Drew, Dubreuil, Gao, Hampton-Marcell, Keyhani, Lynch, Morrison, Orenic, Polikanov, Shingleton, Stabb, Stone, Walker, Warpeha
Neurobiology Heading link
Students interested in the Neurobiology (N) track are accepted into a common program and identify a thesis advisor after doing three short research rotation projects in laboratories in the Neurobiology Research Group.
Affiliated Faculty: Alfonso, Chang Chuang, Dubreuil, Gao, Gong, Park, Richmond, Salles, Zak
Curriculum Heading link
*Students who are only required to take one class in their first semester may take an additional class as discussed with their advisor.
Application Heading link
To receive full consideration, applications must be received by December 1st.