Masters of Science in Biology

Our department provides Ph.D. and M.S. students with the hands-on experience they need to conduct research, along with guidance and mentorship to attain careers in their desired fields. Graduate research in our department includes all aspects of biology, with projects that span molecular, organismal, ecological, and evolutionary perspectives. Many of our successful graduates are now working for state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, in academia, or as consultants. Our department actively supports efforts to increase underrepresented groups in the sciences; as such, we are committed to recruiting and mentoring students from diverse backgrounds.

Undergraduate GPA: must be a minimum of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale OR an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 in all Biology, Wildlife Fisheries Science, and related courses;GRE score: the Combined Quantitative and Verbal Revised GRE score must total at least 300, and a minimum Analytical Writing score of 3.0.