The Biology Graduate Program (BGP) is the formal graduate-training unit within the Department of Biology. The Department of Biology provides rigorous graduate training that prepare students for successful academic, public and private-sector careers in the life sciences. Student training includes research experience, formal coursework, and seminar and research presentations. Students entering the Biology Graduate Program rank among the best at UK based on GRE scores. To provide the best possible training for our students, the department invests heavily in the professional development through seminar programs and financial support for research and participation in scientific meetings and workshops. Consequently, our students enjoy continued success in their graduate careers, as judged by extramural and intramural awards, publications and presentations..

Graduate Studies Contact Information:
Director of Graduate Studies - Dr. Brian Rymond (rymond@uky.edu)
Administrative Assistant - Beverly Taulbee (bataul0@email.uky.edu)