The Department of Biology offers graduate programs in Biological Sciences leading to the Doctorate degree and to the Thesis or Non-thesis Master of Science degree. The curricula and research programs are designed to help students achieve success in their degree programs and pursue positions of leadership in their respective fields of research. The intellectual life of the department relies heavily on the participation, creativity and the energy of graduate students, therefore the department expects students to be vigorously involved in courses, seminars, journal clubs, research, informal discussions, and departmental functions.