Specialized Research
Both M.S. and Ph.D. students are required to perform research as part of their degree programs. Graduate student research projects are based on the specific interest and expertise of our faculty. Prospective students are therefore encouraged to go to the faculty section of the website which details faculty research interests and specific research projects.
Specific coursework is designed to fit the student's individual goals. A rich array of research opportunities are available in the areas of biomedical sciences, including the following disciplines:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Stem cell and cancer biology
- Regenerative biology
- Molecular biology
- Functional genomics
- Microbiology and immunology
Additionally, the department's environmental and ecological science research encompasses the following:
- Remediation
- Applied ecology
- Conservation biology
The academic pursuits of the faculty are also listed in the Department of Biology Faculty and Staff Directory. Research programs are funded by the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and other national funding agencies, as well as state and local sources. These research programs draw national and international interest and are published in the most notable, peer-reviewed scientific journals.