The Department of Integrative Biology offers a Master of Science (MS) in Biology and a doctoral program (PHD) in Integrative and Systems Biology. Our program faculty represent various campus departments and community affiliates.  Students have access to unique opportunities and resources at both the Downtown Denver and Anschutz Medical Campuses. Prospective students should visit with our Graduate Program Faculty to determine research availability in specific fields of specialization.

For up to date information about our Graduate Programs please see the Current Graduate Handbook

For the Master's Program Learning Goals and Outcomes, please click here. 

For the Doctoral Program's Learning Goals and Outcomes, please click here. 

To apply to our program, access the CU Denver Slate Application Portal here. 

• If you are applying to the MS program - select "Biology - MS" from the application menu. 
• If you are applying to the PhD program - select "Integrative & Systems Biology - PhD" from the application menu. 

Our application deadline is DECEMBER 1, 2022, with the online application available now. 

The Department of Integrative Biology's graduate programs are research-based. Potential students are required to identify and contact an available faculty advisor for research mentoring & financial support, prior to application. 

 

MS in Integrative Biology

 

PhD in Integrative & Systems Biology (ISB)

Both the MS in Biology and PhD in Integrative and Systems Biology are research-based programs with a goal to provide advanced training in the current concepts, theories, debates, and methods for modern biology from a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and communication through a series of seminars and research-oriented courses that are specifically tailored to student research programs. Students are required to maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA in both programs.

Graduate student support comes through a combination of research grants, fellowships, and teaching assistantships (GTA). Graduate students may obtain student loans and other support through the University of Colorado Financial Aid Office .

Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA) are awarded to MS and PhD students on a competitive basis. GTAs are considered full-time student employment and provide $15,000 per academic year (9 months). Any student awarded a GTA position must enroll in BIOL 6002 "Pedagogy" during their first semester of teaching.  PhD students may apply for a GTA in all years.  PhD students are eligible for additional support, paid in the form of stipend and tuition.  PhD students may apply for competitive merit scholarships, once the comprehensive examination is passed.  

The Department, the Graduate School, and the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences all offer additional academic support through travel grants, awarded on a competitive basis. These grants are used for travel to present research at professional meetings and conferences. Contact Dr. Mike Wunder for details.