IMPORTANT NOTE: 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:
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)
EHSS Delivered Temp Sensitive Packages
TA Office Hour and Grad Student/Postdoc Office Room Scheduling Process
Responding and Reporting Lab Accidents
Resources:
Academic Rules: Full Time Status Requirements
SU Mental Health and Wellness Resources
TA Feedback Templates- TA Version