MA/MS in Biology, General

This master's program offers advanced training to graduates and working professionals headed for biomedical research, biotechnology, neuroscience, biodefense, evolutionary or animal biology, or biology teaching. Specialty tracks cover microbiology with infectious disease, molecular biology, neuroscience, evolution, and translational and clinical research. Students who prefer more flexibility can choose the general biological sciences track and build a degree plan matched to a specific research or career goal. Applicants need a bachelor's degree in biology or another relevant field from an accredited institution, and every concentration expects a strong grade point average in biology coursework or in the last portion of undergraduate study. Previous research or related work experience helps. Admission depends on acceptance by a faculty research advisor, and evolutionary biology applicants have additional requirements. International applicants should review the extra rules for international degrees.