Biological Sciences

GENETICS

DEVELOPMENT

PHYSIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

EVOLUTION

RESEARCH FACILITIES

Students in the M.S. program have access to state-of-the-art facilities for research in modern molecular, cell, and whole organism biology.

cell imaging equipment such as epifluorescence microscopes, confocal laser scanning microscope and flow cytometers
equipment for molecular biology, such as gradient and quantitative PCR thermocyclers, DNA sequencer, fluorescence microarray reader, various electrophoresis supplies for DNA and protein analysis
constant temperature lighted growth chambers for plant and phytoplankton
liquid scintillation counter for radioisotope work
Geographic Informations System (GIS) facility
NMR spectrometry
HPLC system

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Graduate Assistantships (GAs) are awarded to students by the department on a competitive basis. GAs teach introductory lab sections, or other appropriate classes, in addition to coursework and conducting their own research.

Research Assistantships may be available to students working with particular faculty who have external funding. In addition, external funding (fellowships, scholarships) is available from various government agencies and private foundations. For further information on outside funding for graduate students, contact your potential advisor.

Further information can be obtained from the Office of Graduate Studies at 207-780-4386