Biological Sciences
Department of Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences encompass a variety of disciplines that involve
the study of living matter in all of its wonderfully diverse forms.
The graduate programs offered by Western Michigan University's Department
of Biological Sciences reflect the broad spectrum of these disciplines,
giving students the opportunity to receive advanced training in specialties
ranging from cellular and molecular biology to ecology and evolution.
The department's primary goals are to provide an environment that will
foster excitement and curiosity about the life sciences and to prepare
students to function as productive members of the academic, private,
and public scientific communities.The department offers a Doctor of
Philosophy degree in Biological Sciences and a Master of Science degree
in Biological Sciences. In addition, two specialized programs granting
a Graduate Certificate in Electron Microscopy and Master of Science
degree in High Throughput Molecular Biotechnology are also available.
The diversity of graduate faculty permits students to tailor a program
that meets their individual needs and career goals. In addition, the
department works closely with local industry and local hospitals, to
provide its graduates with specific training that will help them attain
their career goals.