Welcome to the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences (ILS) Graduate Programs at the University of Texas at Austin. ILS oversees doctoral programs in Cellular and Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Mircobiology.

UT Austin also offers separately-administered programs in Neuroscience, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Plant Biology.

Students in the three ILS Ph.D. programs have access to over 130 research faculty affiliated with the Colleges of Natural Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, and the adjacent Dell Medical School.

The ILS graduate programs provide common and specialized coursework, multiple lab rotations, a nurturing community, individualized advising, and professional skills training during the first academic year to establish a solid foundation for carrying out cutting-edge research. Each program provides advanced training in specific disciplines aimed at preparing the next generation of scientific leaders. We welcome applicants from diverse educational backgrounds and professional pathways.