Department of Plant & Microbial Biology
The department trains graduate students in modern research areas of plant biology. Students' courses of study are designed individually, in light of their interests and career goals. The graduate program features an introductory seminar (Faculty Research Review), six five-week core course modules, and additional special topic courses and seminars in areas of faculty specialties. The department has research expertise in the following areas: molecular, cellular, genetic, biochemical, physiological, developmental, and structural biology, and plant-microbe interactions.
Our graduate program consistently ranks best in the world for Plant Biology. Our faculty is inclusive and engaging, and each graduate student is fully funded for five years.
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