The program of graduate study in the Department of Biological Science is designed to transform an individual from student to professional scholar. Awarding of the degree signifies that the individual is qualified to join the community of scholars and is recognized as an authority in the discipline.
Graduate education is one of the most important missions of the department.
Thus, effort is made to provide both financial and professional support for qualified graduate students. The goal of such support is to facilitate progress toward the graduate degree while contributing to the teaching and research effort of the university.