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Currently, 3,378 species of cicadas have been described and named. Nine of these are periodical cicadas like the bugs pictured on these leaves. Photo by Gene Kritsky. Cicadas to emerge soon Posted 9:36 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2024 Entomologist explains the wondrous spectacle of insect behavior to be seen — and heard — in southwest Wisconsin this spring Read more about Cicadas to emerge soon State Rep. Jill Billings talks with UWL senior Sabrina Neurock during Research in the Rotunda Thursday, March 6, in the Wisconsin State Capitol. PHOTO CREDIT: Joe Koshollek Research in the Rotunda Posted 10:11 a.m. Friday, March 8, 2024 Seniors show off research at Wisconsin State Capitol Read more about Research in the Rotunda Adam Schneider, UWL assistant professor of biology, works with his research assitant Ellie Euler, a senior at Holmen High School, to better understand branched broomrape, an invasive weed that is a menace in tomato farm fields. Cracking the code Posted 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024 Professor studies genetic secrets of invasive weed threatening $1.5 billion tomato industry  Read more about Cracking the code Graduates students from Professor Barrett Klein's biology lab shared a lesson on insects with children from Red Balloon Early Learning Center in La Crosse. Bugging out Posted noon Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 Grad students give local children an intro to insects Read more about Bugging out Read more -> Working toward better water Posted 10:57 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 Alum helping communities tackle PFAS, other contaminants Read more about Working toward better water
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Biology MS - Resources

Most resources for students in the Nurse Anesthesia concentration are found at the Mayo Clinic Health System - Franciscan Healthcare School of Anesthesia website. 

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.

Use these forms to document your progress through the steps of the degree. 

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. 

BIO 561: Directed Studies (general)

BIO 721: Directed Studies (advanced)

BIO 725: Forum in Biology

BIO 726: Advanced Laboratory Techniques

BIO 779: Laboratory Assistant (unpaid)

BIO 799: Research: MS Thesis

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Graduate Studies - Resources

The Graduate Studies Office serves as a resource for graduate students and faculty in a variety of areas including research grants, travel grants, and thesis processing.  Please visit their website to familiarize yourself with their services.

Graduate Studies office

The Graduate Catalog should be reviewed by all students.  This resource provides information regarding degree requirements, course descriptions, and graduate student policies.

The Graduate Studies 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.