Graduate Students

If you need an accessible version of any of the documents below, please contact the Biology Graduate Academic Support Coordinator (biograd@syr.edu).

All graduate students enrolled in the Ph.D. and M.S. programs in the Department of Biology should familiarize themselves with the documents and forms below.

Course Lists and Descriptions:

Fall 2025

Spring 2025

Fall 2024

Spring 2024

Fall 2023

Spring 2023 Courses

Fall 2022 Courses

Spring 2022 Courses

Fall 2021 Courses

Spring 2021 Courses

Fall 2020 Courses

Biology PhD and MS Students:

Required Forms

Other Forms

Defenses

Neuroscience Concentration

Program Requirements Summary

Biology Graduate Program Handbook

("Blue Book") The handbook explains all Biology Department procedures and requirements for Ph.D. and M.S. students.

Biotechnology MS Students:

MS Sample Curriculum

BS/MS 4+1 Sample Curriculum

BS/MS 4+1 Checklist

MS Biotech Requirements and Electives

BSMS & MS Biotech Fall 2024 Classes

Procedures:

Conference Room Scheduling Process

Department -80 Backup Freezers (Grad)

Resources:

Academic Rules: Full Time Status Requirements

TA Job Description Template

SU Mental Health and Wellness Resources

Communications Resources

Inclusive Teaching Resources

TA Feedback Templates- TA Version

TA Feedback Template- Faculty Version

TA Job Descriptions