Graduate Studies in Integrative Biology
Integrative biology deals with integration across all levels of biology, from molecules
to the biosphere, from genes to GPS. Integrative biologists perform research at
all taxonomic levels, from viruses to plants and animals. Integrative biology provides
a framework to deal with questions of biological complexity that benefit from an
integrated approach. Integrative biology opens the door for new models, new areas
for cooperative research and new methods of investigation.
Degrees offered
- Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science. These degrees are research based.
Research is carried out under the direction of a faculty member of the student's
choosing. Coursework is tailored to each student's interests and needs.
- Non-Thesis
Master of Science degree. This degree is based on coursework and only offered
under a limited set of circumstances.
Concentrations of Study
Prospective students must select a major professor (use the link to Faculty/Research
on the left). The area of concentration will be determined by the selection of the
major professor and the student's graduate committee. A list of potential areas
of concentration includes:
- marine and freshwater ecology
- restoration ecology
- population ecology
- plant-animal interactions
- community ecology
-
plant systematics
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- conservation biology
- ecotoxicology
- biomechanics and functional morphology
- environmental microbiology
- microbial physiology
- gene transfer
- behavioral ecology/endocrinology
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Helpful Information
The Graduate Studies portion of the website has a wealth of information for the
prospective student. Please click on the link for Prospective Students to
the right where you will find an applicaton process guide, domestic and international
application instructions and information on financial aid.
For current students, the website has information for TA's, the complete
Graduate Handbook, how to obtain permits online, forms and other guidelines and
procedures you may need. Please click on the Current Students link to the right
and then bookmark the page so you have it handy when you need information pertaining
to your graduate studies in the IB Division.