The Microbial Biology program is for students interested in understanding and exploiting microbes and their activities. Students receive an excellent education on the genetic, metabolic, physiologic, and evolutionary diversity of microorganisms and their role in sustaining our biosphere and influencing our health and well-being. Our program prepares students for research, education, and policy positions in academia, industry, and government.
By conducting independent research under the mentorship of a faculty advisor, the Graduate Program in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics prepares students for research-oriented careers in the biomedical sciences. Students who apply to this program are admitted via Molecular Biosciences, a first-year umbrella program that provides a core curriculum, as well as the opportunity to sample laboratories through rotations. Students tailor their training through selection of additional courses from a variety of disciplines.
The Food Science Graduate Program is a research-oriented, basic science program offering M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Graduates are well versed in the primary disciplines of biology, chemistry and engineering as they apply to food systems and receive specialized training in their area of expertise. The program includes a significant number of part-time students and most graduate courses are offered after 4:30 p.m. to accommodate these students.
Our faculty conducts research involving insect plant interactions, biology and spread of invasive insects, public health related insects and ticks, biological monitoring of earth's environment, and pests of blueberries, cranberries, ornamentals, tree fruit, turf, and vegetables. The program offers courses and research opportunities leading to doctoral, master's degrees in entomology
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By conducting independent research under the mentorship of a faculty advisor, the Graduate Program in Cell & Developmental Biology prepares students for research-oriented careers in the biomedical sciences. Students who apply to this program are admitted via Molecular Biosciences, a first-year umbrella program that provides a core curriculum, as well as the opportunity to sample laboratories through rotations. Students tailor their training through selection of additional courses from a variety of disciplines.