Biological Sciences
General
Program Title
Biological Sciences
Degree Designation
MS
Program Level
Graduate
Instruction Mode
Online and On Campus
Program Description
In this program you will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in your chosen discipline while being introduced to a breadth of topics at the cutting edge of biology. You will have access to a variety of laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment. Our programs prepare students for career placement in academic research, industry, medical professions, natural resource management, teaching and more.
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
Objective
Graduates will be prepared for additional advanced study if they wish to continue beyond the Master’s degree.
Objective
Graduates will be prepared to perform as professional biologists in a number of work settings (e.g., health care, government, business, education, research, etc.).
Objective
Graduate students will analyze experimental and/or observational results and draw appropriate conclusions from laboratory or field experiences.
Objective
Graduate students will demonstrate content knowledge of the primary literature.
Objective
Graduate students will present scientific content (e.g., graduate seminars, lectures, poster sessions).
Objective
Thesis graduate students will design and implement a formal research proposal and project.
Objective
Thesis graduate students will organize and write the results of original research consistent with requirements of current biological literature.