Biology
Graduate Degrees in Biology
Our mission is to train students to be leaders in identifying and addressing biological questions at multiple levels of investigation from the molecular to the ecosystem. We provide students with theoretical, practical, and analytical expertise, as well as experience in the application of scientific results to real-world problems. To further this aim, we frequently collaborate with partners in government, non-profit agencies, or industry, both locally and around the world.
Research interests of Biology faculty members include Cell and Developmental Biology, Molecular Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Paleoecology and Climate Change, Biochemistry, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Population Genetics, Genomics, Plant-Microbe Interactions, Evolutionary Biology, Plant-Microbe Interactions, and Physiology. Many Biology faculty are also affiliated with the Species at Risk and Habitat Studies (SARAHS) center. We encourage students to contact potential research supervisors directly. Please refer to the web pages of individual faculty members to learn more.
Applying to the program
The standard start time is in September, although students may enroll in January or May if circumstances warrant. Although late applications may be considered at the discretion of the Biology Graduate Program, for full consideration students should apply by the following deadlines:
| For admission in: |
Apply before: |
| January | June 1 |
| May | October 3 |
| September | January 31 |
For application forms and detailed instructions, please click here.
For more information
Please contact either Dr. Joyce Boon, Head of Biology or Dr. Ian Walker, Chair of the Biology Graduate Program Committee at:
Dr. Joyce Boon
email: joyce.boon@ubc.ca
Phone: 250.807.9545
Dr. Ian Walker
email: ian.walker@ubc.ca
Phone: 250.807.9559
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4/11/2012 1:09:06 PM
