The program is designed for those students that desire a broad-based curriculum with a diversity of course work.

The following information is a summary and guide designed for graduate biology majors. The Graduate Bulletin includes official policies and procedures concerning such topics as admission, curriculum, and graduation.

Once admitted to the graduate program in biology, the applicant must consult with the Biology Graduate Coordinator or the Department Head. The student's application will be reviewed by the Biology Department's Graduate Coordinator (See Student Info - Advisors) and, if necessary, the Graduate Studies Committee. Deficiencies in the applicant's undergraduate program will be determined. Applicants deficient in any of the above areas will be admitted provided they meet the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies. Deficiencies should be removed by the end of the first year of graduate school.