Prospective Graduate Students
field ecology class

Our graduate programs in ecology and evolutionary biology offer a unique perspective among the life science units at the University of Michigan through our focus on a wide diversity of organisms and how they evolve and function in the complex environments of the natural world. The outstanding and innovative academic environment combines with a diverse campus community and a central location in dynamic Ann Arbor to make it one of the nation’s most desirable universities.

Students have the opportunity to become involved in research on subjects as diverse and essential as climate change, the origins and maintenance of biodiversity, ecological dynamics of diseases such as cholera and malaria, mechanisms of evolution, analysis of whole genomes, and sustainable agriculture. Our students’ passion to succeed elevates them to new levels of knowledge--the kind needed to solve the many societal problems that require deeper understanding in ecology and evolutionary biology.

Graduate programs

 

  • Ph.D. program
    The Ph.D. program is intended for individuals interested in carrying out distinguished scholarly activities and thus contributing to the body of knowledge in their selected fields of specialization. Those who are awarded degrees will also be expected to have developed competence as teachers and a background in quantitative methods and techniques appropriate to their areas of study. The Ph.D. is generally a five-year program. The department is proud to offer a competitive support package to its doctoral students. Find out more!

  • Frontiers master's program

    This new Master’s program has three primary goals: 
    a) To bring students to the study of ecology and evolution who might not otherwise have considered it
    b) To give students opportunities to learn about the full range of subjects in ecology and evolution
    c) To prepare students to succeed in top-rated Ph.D. programs in ecology and evolution. Find out more!


  • Traditional master's program
    This program is flexible and serves a variety of career objectives, such as teaching in secondary schools, employment in a variety of research-oriented jobs, interpretive work in parks and nature centers, and preparation for further professional training. A master’s student has the option of obtaining either a course-work only degree or a research-based thesis degree. Master’s students are encouraged to seek research experience with one or more of the faculty here while earning their degree. Find out more!


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    • Exciting research
    • Faculty looking for students for fall 2009

      Almost all of our faculty are accepting students this year. Please refer to the full faculty list.


    • Research facilities

      Here at U-M we have a large number of resources, including outstanding laboratory facilities and diverse field sites. In addition to well-equipped laboratories for molecular genetics, biochemistry, and environmental analyses, the University owns and maintains a number of field sites in Michigan for research and education. In addition, many EEB faculty and graduate students conduct research at sites around the U.S. and the entire world, using a rich array of national and international resources. (more)


      • Research areas

        EEB’s graduate program is recognized internationally for its breadth and depth in the biodiversity sciences. Our collective teaching and research span all major ecosystems on Earth in addition to extensive swaths of the “tree of life.” (more)

        • Career opportunities

          Thinking about pursuing a graduate degree in ecology or evolutionary biology? More information is coming soon about careers in these fields.


        • Leah BorisStudent blogs

          A collection of experiences, ponderings, ideas and more from graduate students in ecology and evolutionary biology at the University of Michigan designed to inform and entertain.


        • EEB student and faculty photo and video contest

          The photo and video submissions are in!  Thank you to everyone who submitted to the EEB Faculty and Student Photo/Video Contest!  We have received 155 photo and 35 video submissions. View all the photos and videos.

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