生物学博士学位是一项研究学位，要求研究生水平的课程工作，完成学位论文以及两个学期的教学参与（通常是由生物学系领导的实验室或讲座课程的讨论部分的教学研究员）。对于大多数学生而言，获得该学位通常需要五年或更长时间的全日制学习。生态，行为与进化（EBE）计划的研究生学习各种各样的生物和生态系统，并在研究基本问题和应用问题时采用多种方法。学生研究通常是高度集成的，通常包括实验室和基于现场的部分。学生们在新英格兰和全球各地的实地进行实地研究。我们的教职员工在动物行为，生态系统生态学，分子生态学和进化论以及热带生态学
The goal of the Biology Department is to train students at the highest level in one of three broad subfields within modern biology: Cell & Molecular Biology, Neurobiology, and Ecology, Behavior, Evolution & Marine Biology. Upon completion of the PhD, students should be prepared for postgraduate training and to eventually assume teaching and/or research positions in academia, industry, government, or nonprofit agencies. The PhD is a research degree and normally necessitates at least five years of academic study, including summer work.<br><br>Applicants to the PhD program must have completed a bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field. We favor applicants with both strong academic records and a demonstrated aptitude for research.<br><br>Learning Outcomes<br>Demonstrate academic mastery in one of three areas of Biology: Ecology, Behavior & Evolution, Neurobiology, or Cellular & Molecular Biology.<br>Attain research expertise, including grant writing experience, and complete original research that advances a specific field of study within one of three broad subject areas represented in the department: Ecology, Behavior & Evolution, Neurobiology, or Cellular & Molecular Biology.<br>Attain teaching experience and expertise in one of three broad areas of Biology: Ecology, Behavior & Evolution, Neurobiology, or Cellular & Molecular Biology.<br>Attain the skills and qualifications needed for employment in an academic, government, or private sector position related to the life sciences.