Graduate Programs Overview
Mission
The Department of Biological Sciences provides contemporary education of the highest quality to students pursuing graduate degrees in four degree programs: biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and Environmental science. Research, strong professor-student mentoring, high quality instruction and professional community service are the foundation of our mission.
Research
The cornerstone of our graduate programs is the creation of new knowledge through research. We offer students the opportunity to conduct research that leads to theses and dissertations in aquatic biology, aquatic toxicology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, ecology, Environmental sciences, forensic biology, genetics, limnology, microbiology, neurobiology, physiology and plant sciences. Our research is supported through numerous public and private sector sources.
Department resources for research and graduate training occupy over 200,000 square feet in the Biology Building, the Science Research Building and the Environmental Education, Science and Technology Building. Greenhouses and an aquatic field station are also available for research.
Programs
- MA in Biology
- MS in Biology
- MA in Biochemistry
- MS in Biochemistry
- MA in Molecular Biology
- MS in Molecular Biology
- MS in Environmental Sciences
- PhD in Biology
- PhD in Biochemistry
- PhD in Environmental Sciences
Application Materials for Graduate Studies
- Application for Department of Biological Sciences
- Application Data Sheet
- Letters of Reference
- U.S. Citizen Checklist
- International Checklist
- TA Application
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