Why Choose UVa Biology?

Internationally recognized research labs in Molecular Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology, Ecology and Evolution, Neurobiology and Behavior, and Plant Biology.
Collaborative and dynamic group of faculty, researchers, and graduate students that provides a rigorous and stimulating environment for science and scholarship.
High faculty-to-student ratio that allows for meaningful interactions with multiple faculty and lab groups and promotes interdisciplinary collaborations.
Lab rotations and specialized coursework that immediately immerse new students in the scientific culture of the department and affiliated programs at UVa.
Guaranteed 5 years of full financial support for Ph.D. students through a mixture of fellowships, research grants, and teaching assistantships.
Generous stipends for Ph.D. students that compare favorably to other top institutions, along with coverage of tuition, academic fees, and health insurance.
UVa is consistently ranked among the top 3 public universities in the country, and as the top value among all public universities by U.S. News and World Report, USA Today, and the Princeton Review.
Charlottesville is located near the gorgeous Blue Ridge Mountains and offers a wealth of outdoor recreational opportunities, world-class art, music, and entertainment, historical attractions, and excellent local restaurants, farmers markets, breweries, and vineyards.
Charlottesville is frequently ranked among the top cities in the country for food culture, outdoor recreation, health, and a variety of other attributes reflecting high quality of life.