Academic Programs
The Department of Biology offers undergraduate and graduate academic programs to study life at the cellular and molecular level, the organismal level, and the systems level.
Advising
Whether you’re a prospective student or currently enrolled, our experienced team of advisors is here to help you succeed.
Prospective Students

Interested in Biology at UW–Madison but not sure where to go next?
Undergraduate Students

Have questions about program-specific courses and requirements? Ready to declare a major or certificate?
Graduate Students

Want some tips on applying and building your academic advisory committee? Need to speak to a program coordinator?
News
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Department of Biology Undergrads among 2026 Goldwater Scholars
Three University of Wisconsin–Madison juniors have received 2026 Goldwater Scholarships, the premier undergraduate scholarship in mathematics, engineering and the natural sciences in the United States. The students are juniors Aletta Bergman, Krithi Gopinath…
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McGee and Walston win 2026 Award for Mentoring Undergraduates
Professor Seth McGee and graduate student Joseph Walston have each been recognized for their outstanding mentorship of undergraduate students.
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Hands-on in Hawaii
Botany students journey to Hawaii to learn about plant diversity in the global biodiversity hotspot.
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DNA analysis of Mongol Empire’s ruling elites
Integrative Biology graduate student Ayken Askapuli’s research reveals implications for the genetic ancestry of the broader Mongolian Empire.



