Zoology and Physiology

The University of Wyoming is equipped with extensive research facilities and equipment, including state-of-the-art microscopy, macromolecular, nucleic acid sequencing and data science facilities.

Our location in Wyoming additionally provides unparalleled opportunities to study ecology, evolutionary biology and wildlife and fisheries management. Located in Grand Teton National Park, UW has a field station for our students to study the diverse ecosystem within the park. This makes UW one of very few universities in the country to have a field research station within the boundaries of a national park.

Many of our masters and Ph.D. students are selected for teaching or research assistantships. These opportunities come with stipends to help cover the costs of our students’ education. Plus, they provide students with excellent opportunities to improve their teaching and research skills.

The Department of Zoology and Physiology is home to a renowned group of faculty members with impressive international reputations. Our faculty regularly publish in top international publications. In fact, the rate and quality of our departmental publications are among the very highest in the nation.

Every seven years, our departments receive external reviews. The latest review of UW’s zoology and physiology department reads “The Department of Zoology and Physiology is a highly successful and nationally and internationally competitive academic department that contributes substantially to the University of Wyoming mission and the State of Wyoming.”

Here at UW, we take pride in fostering a collaborative environment for both students and faculty. This extends to our zoology and physiology graduate programs, which seamlessly integrate with various interdisciplinary initiatives across campus. Many of our faculty and students actively engage in collaborations with entities such as the Wyoming Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, the Program in Ecology, the School of Energy Resources, the Department of Veterinary Sciences, the Department of Botany and more. These collaborations not only enrich our academic programs but also provide abundant opportunities for networking, securing funding and conducting cutting-edge research. Through extensive collaboration across campus, our faculty contribute to an interdisciplinary academic landscape, enhancing the learning experience for all.