Graduate Programs
The School of Biological Sciences offers research-focused M.S. and Ph.D. options across a breadth of fields in the the biological sciences, preparing graduate students for careers in academia, governmental agencies, NGOs, industry, and more. The M.S. in Biological Sciences includes sequences in: General Biological Sciences; Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics; Bioenergy Sciences; Biomathematics; Biotechnology; Conservation Biology; Neuroscience and Physiology. The Ph.D. in Biological Sciences includes sequences in: General Biological Sciences; Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics; Molecular and Cellular Biology; and Neuroscience and Physiology.
Masters
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General Biological Sciences
Allows students flexibility to integrate coursework across diverse fields in the Biological Sciences
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Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, & Systematics
Gain research skills in disciplines of ecology, evolution, and behavior
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Bioenergy
Preparing students for higher degrees or professions related to bioenergy.
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Biomathematics
Provides students with a unique and strong cross-disciplinary training in biology and mathematics
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Biotechnology
Provides students with broad training in major areas of biotechnology
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Conservation Biology
Linking ecology and evolution to applied problems in biodiversity preservation and ecosystem maintenance
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Neuroscience and Physiology
Provides students a conceptual background in neuroscience and physiology
Doctoral
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General Biological Sciences - Ph.D
Allows students flexibility to integrate coursework across diverse fields in the Biological Sciences
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Neuroscience and Physiology - Ph.D
Designed to enhance students' understanding of the canonical concepts that underlie neuroscience and physiology
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Behavior, Ecology, Evolution, & Systematics - Ph.D
Designed to enhance students' understanding of the underlying concepts that unite research in the areas of behavior, ecology, evolution
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Molecular & Cellular Biology - Ph.D
Designed to enhance the student's competency in molecular and cellular biology principles, techniques, and application
Financial Support
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Certificate
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Biology Geographic Information Systems
Understand GIS methodology and technology as an applied field of study.
Graduate Resources
BSC 495 Independent Research Form
Independent research and development of technical expertise outside of thesis/dissertation foci.
Masters Program Policies
Explore the M.S. degree requirements and necessary forms. All M.S. students are expected to be aware of these requirements.
Doctoral Program Policies
Read more about our guidelines, requirements, and forms for Ph.D. degrees. All Ph.D. students are expected to be aware of these requirements.