Graduate education in life sciences is driven by creative faculty and students at Virginia Tech in an environment of interdisciplinary dialog and research. Excellent facilities and laboratories provide opportunities for fundamental and advanced research in biochemistry, molecular biology, computational biology, systems biology, genetics and genomics, as well as organismal, ecological and evolutionary biology.

Graduate degrees are awarded through departments and interdisciplinary programs. Cutting edge research at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels makes it possible to engage in paths of discovery that will best accommodate your interests and curiosity. Interdisciplinary seminars, research meetings, and access to state-of-the-art computer and library resources will stimulate your interests and enable development of specialized expertise.

Begin to discover how a mix of experiences at Virginia Tech can provide a comprehensive education that will advance your specific interests and professional goals. Specific information about requirements for Ph.D. and M.S. degree programs, graduate assistantships, fellowships, and scholarships is provided by individual departments and programs.