The goals of the Biology graduate program are to:

• Generate a productive academic community of students dedicated to performing high quality, publishable research within a two-year program.
• Produce graduates with both specialized training in their chosen subdisciplines as well as communication skills to effectively function within a broad-based scientific community.
• Equip students with a range of research and teaching proficiencies that will significantly enhance their scientific or professional career opportunities.
• Foster close academic interactions between faculty and graduate students.