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Graduate Program
The Biology graduate program offers a close-knit academic environment leading to an M.S. or M.A. in Biology. Our graduates receive specialized training in their chosen sub-disciplines, as well as the communication and teaching skills needed to function effectively within a broad-based scientific community.
Our graduate students conduct research with faculty on topics ranging from molecular genetics to biomath and ecology. For more information about faculty research interests, see our faculty directory. Most graduate students publish their thesis research in highly respected journals.
Full-time students are supported by teaching assistantships and full tuition waivers. Most students complete their master's degree in two years and go on to pursue either a Ph.D. or M.D. degree. Our program also provides the training required to enter technical positions in industry and government. Recent graduates are pursuing Ph.D.s at Duke, UC Davis, Johns Hopkins, and the University of Toronto; others are following career paths in biotech, pharmaceuticals, resource management, and environmental consulting.
For more information, please contact our graduate director, Sarah Freeman.
