Biology
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Vanessa Mbuyi
Cellular and Molecular Biology
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BIO news feed
Checking out DNA
Posted 1:19 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 2025
Students apply molecular biology to ID plant species for City of La Crosse
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Championing change
Posted 2:06 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024
Senior Anika Oplanic honored with Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award
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'The best decision I've ever made'
Posted 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
UWL celebrates National Transfer Student Week
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Get ready for color
Posted 2:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024
UWL scientists predict fall leaf color display, explain the basic science behind the beauty
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Prioritizing patients
Posted 11:51 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024
UWL students drive innovation in healthcare with Gundersen Summer Research Fellowship
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Biology MS - Resources
Nurse Anesthesia student resources
Most resources for students in the Nurse Anesthesia concentration are found at the Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia website.
Program roadmap
Important components of the Biology MS program can be found here for students in the concentrations other than Nurse Anesthesia. For specific requirements and deadlines, students should consult the degree requirements listed in the UWL Graduate Catalog.
Program forms
Use these forms to document your progress through the steps of the degree.
Course forms
Use these forms to register for the courses listed, if they are part of your Plan of Study. These courses require special registration processes; use Wings to register for all your other courses.
Logos and graphics
Click below for logos and other graphic resources to use for posters and presentations.
UWL graduate student resources
Graduate students should be aware of resources available as well as the policies and guidelines impacting graduate education. Links to this much of this important information are available below. If you can't find what you need below, please contact us, gradstudies@uwlax.edu.
Academic policies
Graduate students must adhere to university policies as well as program specific requirements. University policy information is available within the Graduate Catalog.
For information related to how to make changes in your student status, such as changing program, adding a concentration or certificate, or requesting a time extension for degree completion, please refer to the Changes in student status page on the Graduate Education website.
Campus resources
Graduate students at UWL have access to numerous campus resources. Visit the Campus Life page to learn about services that are available to grad students.
International student resources
International Education & Engagement
International Education & Engagement (IEE)
The International Education & Engagement office team of advisors and knowledgeable student staff are here to offer specialized support for international students.
Grants & scholarships through Graduate & Extended Learning (GEL)
Graduate and Extended Learning with support from the Academic Initiatives Differential Allocation Committee, and the Graduate Student Organization work to provide funding opportunities for our graduate students. The grant writing and scholarship competition processes involved also serve as unique professional development opportunities for students.
Visit the program's Financial Aid page for additional scholarship opportunities.
Representation - Make your voice heard, get involved
As a graduate student, you are eligible to serve on campus committees and to run for Student Association. University involvement can be an important professional development experience during graduate school, we encourage you to check out the opportunities on our Get involved page!
Learn more about UWL
The Graduate & Extended Learning Office has created a UWL Graduate Student Orientation and Resource Guide - check it out to learn more about life as a UWL student and the La Crosse area.
Not sure where to start?
Graduate & Extended Learning is dedicated to helping graduate students from application through commencement. We are here for you throughout your UWL journey. Email your questions to gradstudies@uwlax.edu.