The University of North Dakota Department of Biology offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. These programs are designed to prepare students for academic teaching and research, research in government service, and research and development opportunities in industry. The Department offers graduate specialization in the following areas: Ecology, Behavior, Genetics, Physiology, Fisheries and Wildlife Biology,  Systematics, Neurobiology, and Cell and Molecular Biology.  Learn more about Graduate School at the University of North Dakota or apply for admission online .

Admission to Graduate School Degree Requirements Departmental Facilities Graduate Student Association Financial Support Campus and Surrounding Area Housing

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Graduate Faculty:

Jeffrey Carmichael - Plant Reproductive Biology
Jan Clark (Research Professor) - Genetics and Developmental Biology of Plants
Brian Darby - Integrative Biology
Diane Darland - Developmental Neurovascular Biology
Tristan Darland (Research Professor) - Developmental Neurobiology
Pam Elf - Vertebrate Physiology
Susan Ellis-Felege - Vertebrate Wildlife Ecology
Albert Fivizzani (Emeritus) - Vertebrate Physiology
Brett Goodwin - Ecology
Steve Kelsch - Fish Biology
Peter Meberg - Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology
Robert Newman - Population Ecology and Genetics of Amphibians
Steven Ralph - Genomics, Plant-Insect Interactions, Phytochemistry
Turk Rhen - Genetics
Isaac Schlosser - Aquatic Ecology
Rebecca Simmons - Evolutionary Biology
William Sheridan - Genetics and Developmental Biology of Plants
Vasyl Tkach - Parasitology
Jefferson Vaughan - Arthropod-transmitted diseases, Medical entomology
Kathryn Yurkonis - Grassland Ecology

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Department Office: (701) 777-2621

Further information and application materials may be obtained by writing to:

Director of Graduate Studies
Department of Biology
The University of North Dakota
Box 9019
Grand Forks, North Dakota 58202

Or Email at: Director of Graduate Studies Students are encouraged to contact individual professors concerning their research and graduate     programs. Telephone numbers for each faculty member may be found in the section on Faculty Research Program.

Comments about this page should be made to: Steve Kelsch Last update: Sept. 26, 2011