The Biology Graduate Program (BGP) is the formal graduate-training unit closely associated with the Department of Biology. The BGP offers Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in biology, but doctoral training is strongly emphasized. Although we welcome applications from students who have completed (or are nearing completion of) a Master's degree, Master's training is not a prerequisite for applying to our doctoral program. Applicants are selected for admission based on their overall academic record and on their expressed interest in research areas corresponding to individual faculty or graduate program training areas.