Graduate Program

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 ecology, evolution, behavior, systematics & biological diversity, cell & molecular biology, genetics, microbiology, parasitology, plant molecular biology & pathology, and virology (Graduate Research Emphasis Groups, or GREGs).

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.