Preparing for Graduate School in Biology

1 credits · Undergraduate credit

This course is for upper-level students who are interested in pursuing graduate school in biology. Students will learn about graduate opportunities and the preparation needed to achieve these goals. Specific topics will include: 1) what graduate school is like, 2) where to find information about graduate programs and how to compare the strengths and weaknesses of programs, 3) how to identify and contact potential graduate advisors, 4) how to prepare a graduate application including a CV, research statement, and personal statement, and, 5) best practices for a graduate interview. The class will involve discussion, written assignments, and peer review of each other's work. This course does not meet any major requirements.