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The graduate program in the Department of Biological Sciences aims to foster and guide students as they train for professional roles in scientific research and education. Our department's programs cover the full spectrum of biological complexity, from molecular processes to cellular functions, physiological systems, whole organisms, population dynamics, and ecological communities. Key research areas include ecology, evolutionary biology, behavioral studies, and organismal biology. We employ comparative methods to investigate biodiversity's evolutionary origins and ecological impacts. These research priorities synergize with programs in Medicine and Engineering, and we actively encourage students to incorporate relevant courses from these disciplines into their academic plans.