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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.
Application Fee Waiver: The Office of Graduate Admissions will be hosting a virtual information session on November 20, 2024 from 10:30am – 11:30am EST to prospective students on the topic of “Preparing for Graduate School”. Presentation topics will include funding your graduate education and the Graduate School application process. Participants that register and attend the entire information session will qualify to receive a Purdue Graduate School application fee waiver. This is a great opportunity for applicants who are experiencing economic hardship to qualify for an application fee waiver. Please contact Patti Dimmitt at poliver@purdue.edu to get signed up under Biological Sciences.
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