BIO-PHD - Biology (PhD)

The training for a PhD in Biology is focused on learning skills required to be a successful research scientist and teacher, including how to ask important questions and devise and carry out experiments to answer these questions. The Biology PhD Program includes two subplans: Cell, Molecular, and Organismal Biology (CMOB) and Ecology/Evolution (Eco/Evo). Students work closely with an established advisor and meet regularly with a committee of faculty members to ensure they understand the importance of diverse perspectives on experimental questions and approaches. Students learn to evaluate critically pertinent original literature to stay abreast of scientific progress in their areas of interest. They also learn how to make professional presentations, write manuscripts for publication, and become effective teachers.