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Degree Programs

• Biological Sciences Ph.D.
• Biological Sciences M.S.
• Concentrations (for Ph.D. and M.S.)
  • Cell, Developmental and Microbiology
  • Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
  • Integrative Physiology and Neuroscience
• Graduate Certificate in Conservation Biology

Admissions & Financial Aid

• Admissions
• Biological Sciences Graduate Research and Teaching Appointments

Graduate Courses & Resources

• Graduate Courses & Resources
• Guide to Choosing a Graduate Adviser in Biological Sciences
• Research Opportunities

Forms

Dissertation Forms

• Dissertation Advisor form [PDF](BIOS#1 form)
• Dissertation Committee and Faculty Representative Information [PDF] (CAS#5 form) (Policy)
• Report on Oral Dissertation Defense form [PDF] (CAS#8 form)
• PhD Comprehensive Exam form [PDF] (CAS#4 form)
• Dissertation Proposal Exam form [PDF] (BIOS#2 form)
• Advance to Candidacy form [PDF] (CAS#6 form)
• Arrangements for Oral Dissertation Exam form [PDF] (CAS#7 form)

Thesis Forms

• Thesis Advisor form [PDF] (BIOS#1 form)
• Thesis Committee form [PDF] (BIOS#12 form)
• Thesis Proposal Exam [PDF] (BIOS#2 form)
• Arrangements for Oral Thesis Examination form [PDF] (CAS#7 form)
• Report on Oral Thesis Examination form [PDF] (CAS#8 form)

About Graduate Programs & Concentrations in Biological Sciences

The Biological Sciences Department offers both master's and doctoral degrees and is composed of faculty from both Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences (Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine).

Graduate degrees are structured into three areas of biology:

• Integrative Physiology & Neuroscience
• Cell, Developmental & Microbiology
• Ecology & Evolutionary Biology

In addition, a non-thesis masters of science is offered to elementary and secondary school teachers.