MA/MS in Biology, General

The master's degree in biology provides wide knowledge of the biological sciences, with particular attention to cell and molecular biology. Students can join research under the close supervision of faculty whose work spans cancer biology, neuroscience, epigenetics, development and evolution, and plant and environmental science. A weekly seminar series brings in experts from leading research institutions. The program totals thirty-three credits, and working professionals can ask the program director about flexible ways to meet requirements. Graduates have moved into pharmaceutical, clinical, and biotechnology research, while others have gone on to doctoral study or to medical and dental schools. Applicants provide official transcripts of all earlier undergraduate and graduate work.