MA/MS in Biology, General

This is a thesis-centered master's degree for students who want demanding scientific preparation and steady access to faculty. Under professor mentorship, each student conducts original research in areas such as the human body's structural differences, nerve science, muscle tissue and microbes. Cohorts are small. Participants use a cadaver laboratory, build a professional portfolio, rehearse interviews and receive targeted advising, all aimed at doctoral study, professional school or a science-related job. Training can occur in the field, the lab or on computers. The department notes that most of its graduates go on to further advanced degrees. The deadline to apply depends on the term, with one date for fall and another for spring. Prospective applicants can write to the graduate admissions office to ask about requirements, funding and next steps before they begin an application.