These include the Environmental Biology and Ecology, Microbiology and Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Physiology and Cell Biology, Plant Biology, and Systematics and Evolution Research Interest Groups. These are informal structures with overlapping memberships. Each graduate student will normally choose membership in one of the Research Interest Groups and follow the course requirements designated by that group. In general, both the M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs require a minimum of two graded one-term graduate courses. Additional courses may be added to create flexible programs that are tailored to individual needs.
All students participate in seminar programs in their area of study.
Potential applicants are encouraged to first correspond with academic staff in whose research laboratories they might want to study.