Graduate

Advance your education with graduate study in biology.

Our department offers a M.S. in Biology that enables you to focus your studies on a subdiscipline of biology. Areas of specialization include molecular and cellular biology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, evolutionary biology, physiology and developmental biology.

You can also take your education to the next level with a Ph.D. in Integrative Life Sciences, a program for students who want to conduct research that is integrative across multiple disciplines and that takes a systems approach to emerging research questions across the many fields that comprise the life sciences.

M.S. in Biology

In the M.S. in Biology program, you'll train and research in your chosen subdiscipline of biology, and be prepared to publish and present your work.

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M.S. Non-Thesis

Unlock your potential in biology with our M.S. non-thesis program, which offers a tailored education, flexibility, and a diverse range of career opportunities in biology. 

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Ph.D. in Integrative Life Sciences

If you want to conduct research that is integrative across multiple disciplines, the Ph.D. in Integrative Life Sciences is designed for you. The program takes a systems approach to emerging research questions across the many fields that comprise the life sciences.

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