MA/MS in Biology, General

This master's program is thesis-based and full-time. It prepares students for life-science careers or for doctoral and medical study. Students join a close group of researchers and carry out their own investigations in well-equipped laboratories. They work with a faculty mentor to build an academic plan, splitting each week between lab research, classes and seminars. Required courses reach advanced biology and biotechnology along with professional skills such as grant writing, presentations, experimental design and research ethics. Those who want more extended research can continue into the doctoral program in the same field. Applicants can request information or apply from the program page, which also lists application requirements. The degree suits students who want a research-focused graduate experience in a laboratory setting before moving to a career or further study.