Department of Biological Sciences
The PhD in Biology degree equips students with the ability to ask questions, design and execute research projects to answer these questions, critically evaluate scientific literature, write manuscripts for publication, make professional presentations, become effective teachers, and stay abreast of scientific progress in their areas of interest.
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