The Biology Graduate Studies Committee (BGSC) is responsible for reviewing graduate applications and making recommendations for funding from the School of Graduate Studies. The Committee also deals with policy and procedures, within the overall structure of the School of Graduate Studies. This Committee includes a graduate student representative and four or more faculty members. The BGSC Terms of Reference can be viewed here:

BGSC Terms of Reference

Current (2025-26) Committee composition is:

• Dr. Dawn Bignell, Graduate Officer and Committee Chair
• Marcela Castano Rodriguez, Graduate Student Representative
• Dr. Andrei Igamberdiev
• Dr. Helene Volkoff
• Dr. Jeanette Wheeler

The Academic Program Assistant is responsible for managing and maintaining all graduate student application files; managing and sending out forms; and answering routine questions to graduate students on a day-to-day basis. Email: biogradsec@mun.ca