University of Wisconsin–Madison

Undergraduate Programs

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Botany Major

Botany majors learn the principles of modern biology by studying organism diversity, evolution, ecology and more through plants, fungi, algae and bacteria.

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Freshwater and Marine Sciences Certificate

This certificate emphasizes the interdisciplinary nature of the aquatic sciences and incorporates courses that span the physical and biological sciences and their application to real-world problems.

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Zoology Major

With a focus on animal biology, this major provides a foundation in genetic, cellular, physiological, ecological, and evolutionary principles to foster an understanding of biological complexity and the interrelationships among humans and natural systems.

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Graduate Programs

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Botany Graduate Program

Graduate students in Botany work with faculty and staff on a range of projects in plant biology at all levels of organization — from molecules, through cells and organs, to populations, communities, and lineages.

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Integrative Biology Graduate Program

IBio graduate students choose to direct their path of study from a range of subject areas such as cellular and molecular biology, developmental biology, neuroscience, physiology, ecology, evolution, and animal behavior.

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