The School of Biological Sciences (SBS) offers graduate training across five degree programs: (1) Biology (M.S. and Ph.D.), (2) Cellular and Behavioral Neurobiology (Ph.D. only), (3) Ecology & Evolutionary Biology (Ph.D. only), (4) Microbiology (M.S. and Ph.D.), and (5) Plant Biology (M.S. and Ph.D.). SBS faculty conduct cutting-edge research across biological sciences, with research themes including the ecology of a changing planet, behavior from molecules to ecosystems, the biological foundations of one health, and mechanisms of biodiversity. Our School offers financial assistantships to our graduate students; additional fellowships are available to incoming graduate students.
Applications are due December 1 for graduate programs beginning the following August, though applications up to a few weeks late may be considered. Applicants are strongly encouraged to consult potential faculty advisors before applying.
Applicants must complete the appropriate general OU Graduate Application using the links below:
Additional information about the application process, financial considerations, and graduate student life are available at the OU Graduate College Website.
School of Biological Sciences
770 Van Vleet Norman, OK 73019
Phone: (405) 881-3259
Email: lara.souza@ou.edu
