U of W Bio. The following pages describe opportunities for graduate studies in our department. We have structured our program to emphasize research, and produce well-qualified professional life scientists. We offer opportunities for M.Sc. and Ph.D. research at every level of focus from molecular processes to the ecosystem, using microbial, plant and animal systems.
Individuals often share research projects on certain themes.
Common interests range from the molecular and cellular processes during development, to molecular, systemic, population and community-level interactions of organisms with their environment. The role of environmental contaminants in ecosystem processes also represents a focal interest. As indicated on the following pages, people in our department engage in diverse but complementary research. Students with taxon or process-specific interests should easily find a potential supervisor with a program that matches their goals. We encourage applicants to correspond directly with one or more faculty members to gain a better idea of what research opportunities are presently available and what role students can play in the program.