Biological and Environmental Sciences
Overview
The M.S. and Ph.D. in Biological and Environmental Sciences (BES) are interdisciplinary, interdepartmental graduate degrees with faculty from multiple departments in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS), including Biological Sciences; Cell and Molecular Biology; Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science; Geosciences; Natural Resources Science; Nutrition and Food Sciences; and Plant Sciences; as well as faculty from the Graduate School of Oceanography.
Specializations
Fall 2025 Recruitment
The BES MSc & PhD program is a research-based faculty-mentored graduate program for students who want to focus on learning research methods and design, and in completing their own independent thesis/dissertation project. Therefore, prospective applicants should demonstrate in their application that there is a good fit between their career goals and experiences and prospective research advisors.
Before applying, prospective students are advised to directly contact the faculty person who is recruiting (see recruitment brochure).
Multiple faculty members from Biological & Environmental Sciences are currently recruiting students for Fall 2025. Learn more about the faculty and their research areas from the recruitment brochure
Application Deadline: December 15, 2024
BES Graduate Program Director, Professor
Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science
401.874.2917
besgraddirector@uri.edu