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Thank you for your interest in graduate study in the Department of Biological Sciences at Purdue.
We have a vibrant graduate program that will prepare you for today's challenging academic, industry, and federal job markets. With nationally and internationally recognized faculty, our Department's research programs cover the gamut from understanding the structure of viruses to understanding the structure of ecological communities.
Additionally, we actively foster a collegial climate among all members of the Department. Faculty collaborate across disciplines, and labs frequently share resources. What we value in our graduate students are features such as determination, resilience, independence, critical thinking, and creativity. We aim to recruit highly motivated applicants who demonstrate evidence of these characteristics through their research and other activities.
Overall, our program will provide you with the opportunities to actively learn and develop multiple skills that will enhance your preparation for the job market.
Discover Purdue Graduate Programs – Application Fee Waiver
On September 22, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm (EST), Purdue will host a virtual Discover Purdue event via Zoom, which includes an Information Session presented by the Office of Graduate Admissions.
Domestic students are encouraged to apply- participants who register and attend the entire virtual Discover Purdue event will qualify to receive a Purdue graduate application fee waiver. This is an excellent opportunity for applicants to qualify for an application fee waiver. To be nominated please email us poliver@purdue.edu your CV as well as the following information by August 22, 2025 at 5pm EST.
First Name
Last Name
Email Address (only registrations made with this email address will be approved to participate)
Country of Citizenship
Entry Term/Year of Interest (ex, Fall 2026)
Program of Interest
Degree of Interest (ex, MS, PhD)
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