Explore science in the Pacific Northwest
As part of Washington State University, WSU Vancouver is a small school with big-school resources. Graduate students can work on well-funded research in state-of-the-art laboratories. Most receive multiyear stipends combining teaching and research assistantships as well as tuition waivers.
WSU Vancouver is just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon, and is close to the Cascade Mountains, Puget Sound and the Pacific Ocean. In addition to its celebrated quality of life, the Pacific Northwest boasts a fruitful climate for scientific collaboration, with opportunities at numerous medical, environmental, research and teaching institutions throughout the region.
Faculty research and graduate study
WSU Vancouver science faculty conduct research across the broad disciplines of biological and environmental sciences. If you’re interested in pursuing a graduate degree, start by viewing the Faculty research directory and contact potential research mentors directly.