Is a Graduate Degree in Biology for Me?
Biologists study living things at levels from molecules to ecology using techniques that cross the traditional disciplines of molecular biology, biomedical science, environmental science, marine biology, and plant pathology.
Careers in Biology
Research and Teaching at a University or College, Field Biologist, Health Care Professional, Zoo Staff, Consultant, Sales Representative, Technical Writer, Public School Teacher.
Graduate Programs Offered by the Biological Sciences Department at FAU
What's Special about the Graduate Programs in Biology at FAU
- Bio-Imaging: confocal microscopy, optogenetics, and laser ablation studies.
- Integrative Biology: Research focused on one subdiscipline in light of its relationship to other levels of biological organization and processes organized jointly through the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science and the Charles E. Schmidt College of Biomedical Science.
- Neuroscience: Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary, from molecules to behavior.
- Stress and Aging: Center for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
- Marine Biology: Harbor Branch.
- Environmental Studies, Conservation Biology – the Florida Everglades – Green House at Davie, Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex, Riverwoods, Pine Jog.
Faculty in the Department of Biological Sciences
Past Graduates
Application Deadlines
- PhD Program in Integrative Biology
- Entry to Fall Semester: January 15
- Masters Programs
- Entry to Fall Semester: January 15
- Entry to Spring Semester: October 1
- Apply on-line: through the FAU Graduate College.
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