Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Programs

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COSAM Departments Biological Sciences Graduate Programs


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THIS IS THE PATH TO YOUR FUTURE IN STEM.

 

VIRTUAL RECRUITING AND INFORMATION EVENT

 

Fill out the registration/information form linked below to have the opportunity to receive invitations to particpate in the following: 
Meet with the Graduate Program Officer (GPO) and Research Faculty from the department
Explore graduate assistantship/fellowship opportunities
Chat with current graduate students
Schedule an interview with potential advisors & mentors


  

 

DIVERSITY, EQUITY
AND INCLUSION

 

DBS, OIED, & COSAM are committed to inclusivity and providing opportunities that will assist our students, faculty, and staff in having a global impact on the STEM community. We aim to fulfill our mission of cultivating culturally competent STEM professionals by attracting, developing, and retaining the best and brightest individuals from a diversity of backgrounds.

It is our strong belief that innovation results from individuals of different race, ethnicity, gender, disability, status, nationality, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic backgrounds working together to solve problems. It is only by stepping out of our comfort zone that we are able to better understand the skills we each embody and utilize our shared experiences to voice unique perspectives in STEM.

 

 

 
 

 

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Congrats!  You are embarking on one of best parts of the graduate school application process–college visits. As you try to find the right fit academically and socially, we are bringing Auburn to you through our virtual experiences led by those who represent the best of the best. 

What is there to see at Auburn University? Plenty. Innovative research that saves lives. Exceptional student experiences. College living in one of the South’s top 10 college towns and the happiest students around.

See for yourself.

 

 

Why Auburn?

 

INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH

Biological sciences is a vast, interconnected field. Our graduate programs span the breadth of biological inquiry. You will train in a collaborative environment amidst student and faculty colleagues with novel conceptual viewpoints and diverse technical approaches that range from ecosystems to individual molecules.

 

STATE OF THE ART FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

State of the art bioinformatic and computational resources, a Biodiversity Learning Center with exceptional museum and specimen collections, instrumentation and infrastructure resources diverse areas as behaviors in natural controlled environment down to single molecule biophysics.

INTERACTIVE COMMUNITY

Have fun. Graduate training is not just taking classes and doing experiments. You will join an enthusiastic, close-knit community for weekly research seminars, journal clubs, regular social events, and off-site retreats to become a well-rounded scientist.

 

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

A graduate degree in biology will provide a great foundation, as well as flexibility, to work in many fields including research, teaching in higher education, science communications, laboratory work, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consulting, policy, medicine and much more.

 

HIGHLY FLEXIBLE CURRICULUM

Each student has unique interests, and adapts their curriculum to meet their needs

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

Each year, we offer benefits in the form of research assistantships or teaching assistantships with tuition credits and a competitive stipend. Students are also eligible to apply to receive funds for travel to conferences and meetings.

 

TEACHING OPPORTUNITIES

Serving as teaching assistants provides students invaluable training in instructional methodologies. In the lab students gain leadership experience as training mentors for our talented undergraduate student researchers.