Masters in Biology

Please submit a standard professional CV with contact information and educational and employment histories. In addition, please provide the following information as applicable: a list of coursework or scientific training that does not appear on your transcript, but will be completed before entering the UK graduate program a list of academic honors a list of scientific publications or presentations other experiences or responsibilities in science-related activities, such as outreach or volunteer work.

Transcripts can be sent in at any point during your application process prior to the submission deadline.

Three letters of recommendation

Please provide a statement that addresses the following points, with separate subheadings for each question. How much space you devote to each subsection is up to you, but the total length should not exceed ~2-3 single-spaced pages. Personal statements should be original work of the applicant and written without the assistance of AI. Statements may be tested for plagiarism and AI usage. 1) Describe your motivation for pursuing a M.S. or PhD in biology. What are your career goals and how will a graduate education in Biology at the University of Kentucky help you achieve these goals? 2) Describe how your experiences up to this point have prepared you to engage in graduate research. This can include prior research experiences, but also any other relevant experiences that have helped you develop as a scientist (e.g., internships, volunteer work, a particular course, etc.). Given these strengths, what areas do you feel you need to improve during your graduate training? 3) Describe your research interests. What biological questions most interest you and what types of approaches could you use to answer them? What UK Biology research faculty are of interest to you and why? 4) Optional: Describe any special circumstances that are relevant to how you handle academic, professional, or personal challenges.