MA/MS in Biology, General

The master's in biology deepens knowledge from the undergraduate level and engages students in modern research techniques. Students pick a thesis track, which prepares them for doctoral work or specialized careers, or a non-thesis track, which suits future secondary school and two-year college teachers and anyone wanting broad biological understanding. Hands-on study takes place at a lakeside field station in Cooperstown that offers analytical laboratories, docks, boats, sampling gear and thousands of acres of woodland, bog, marsh and pond. Alumni have entered private industry, forensic science, nonprofit and NGO work, and secondary and higher education. Students may begin in spring, summer or fall and apply at any time. The department is Biology and delivery is in person. Credit for prior learning may be requested through the transfer articulation office.