Graduate Studies


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Graduate study in Biological Sciences at Purdue University is multi-disciplinary, offering a wide variety of choices for doctorate and masters degrees. We offer both the Ph.D. and Master programs to domestic applicants.  We offer only the Ph.D. program to international applicants.  Major research groups exist in the fields of molecular, cellular, organismal, structural, and population biology. Areas of research include biochemistry, biophysics, cellular and developmental biology, population ecology and evolution, eukaryotic and molecular genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, neurobiology and physiology, and plant physiology. A major advisor may be selected in any of these areas.  In addition, several interdisciplinary programs also are available in conjunction with other departments and divisions within the University. We therefore welcome applicants from different disciplines such as chemistry, physics and related fields as well as students from traditional biological backgrounds.


GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE, 1-120 LILY

Gina Rupp
phone 765 494-8142
grad_admissions@bio.purdue.edu

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

Domestic Applicants - February 15, 2009

International Applicants - January 31, 2009

All application materials must be received in the Biology Graduate Office by the appropriate deadline. Please refer to the Domestic or International Application Checklist.

*PLEASE NOTE: A Master's is not needed to apply to the Ph.D. program unless the BS earned was a three-year program. If that is the case, the applicant must have completed or be in the final year of a two-year MS program when applying. The MS degree must be completed before classes would begin here in fall semester.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Interview Week: February 26 -28, 2009

FACULTY AREAS OF RESEARCH

  • Biophysics, Biochemistry, and Structural Biology
  • Cell, Molecular, and Developmental Biology
  • Microbiology and Molecular Genetics
  • Neurobiology and Physiology
  • Ecology, Evolution, and Population Biology

LOCATION

Maps and Travel Information (Here you will find links to maps and information about the Purdue campus and the Greater Lafayette area.)

PURDUE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL ONLINE
INFORMATION REQUEST


TIMETABLE FOR Ph.D. GRADUATE STUDENTS
contains information concerning the following areas

  • Orientation of New Students
  • Lab Rotations
  • Qualifying Examinations
  • Selection of Research Director
  • Advisory Commitee and Plan of Study
  • Preliminary Examination and Research Conferences
  • Thesis and Final Examination
  • General Requirements

TIMETABLE FOR MASTER GRADUATE STUDENTS
contains information concerning the following areas

  • Orientation of New Students
  • Selection of Research Director
  • Advisory Commitee and Plan of Study
  • Research Conferences
  • Thesis and Final Examination
  • General Requirements

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Graduate Students create a new web site

Students wanting to learn more about various aspects of graduate life in the Biological Sciences department at Purdue University can visit this new site.