Biology, Master of Science

The Master of Science (M.S.) program in Biology at St. John’s delivers comprehensive knowledge of biological sciences, with an emphasis on cell and molecular biology. You will have the opportunity to participate in research under the direct supervision of our accomplished and internationally-known faculty. Research in the department covers many areas of biology, including cancer biology, neuroscience, epigenetics, evolutionary and developmental biology, and plant and environmental sciences. The Department of Biological Sciences also offers weekly seminar series, allowing you to meet and learn from experts in top research institutions. Graduates with an M.S. in Biology from St. John’s go on to exciting careers performing pharmaceutical, clinical, or biotechnological research at various public and private institutions. Some enter Ph.D. programs at top-tier research universities such as Columbia, Princeton, and Cornell. Others go on to medical and dental schools such as Columbia, Cornell, the University of Pennsylvania, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and SUNY-Stony Brook. To accommodate the needs of working professionals wishing to complete the M.S., we allow flexibility in completing program requirements. Please contact the program director to discuss your curriculum options.

You should have completed or will be completing an undergraduate major in the biological sciences or a related field, including One year each of inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, and mathematics through introductory calculus with a “B" (3.0) or better average. One semester of either genetics, molecular biology, or biochemistry and a semester of each is highly recommended. Preferably, you will also have one or more courses in an area of biology in which you hope to specialize.