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

Cell and Molecular Biology

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Ecology and Ecosystem Science

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Evolution and Marine Biology

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Environmental and Earth Sciences

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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

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Fall 2024 Recruitment

Multiple faculty members from Biological & Environmental Sciences are currently recruiting students for Fall 2024. Learn more about the recruitment process by reading the brochure below.

Before applying, prospective students are advised to directly contact the faculty person who is recruiting.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2023

Learn more about the exciting opportunities…

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Marta Gomez-Chiarri

BES Graduate Program Director, Professor

Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Science

401.874.2917
besgraddirector@uri.edu