Biological Sciences
Overview
Students may pursue a concentration in a variety of areas, including:
- Cellular and molecular biology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Genetics
- Evolution and ecology
Departmental facilities and outdoor venues on our beautiful campus provide excellent opportunities for innovative biological study. The outdoor classroom consists of a 75-acre lake, a 35-acre botanical garden and 380 acres of forest and restored grasslands set aside as a nature preserve. The Department of Biological Sciences is located in Science Building West, a modern, science education facility with fully equipped teaching and research labs. The Department includes extensive botanical and zoological teaching collections, and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology in:
- Microscopy
- Physiology
- Histology
- Cell biology
- Microbiology
- Genetics and toxicology research
Opportunities for plant and animal research are available in our greenhouse and vivarium facilities.
This program is offered through the Department of Biological Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Program Format
Coursework is offered as traditional daytime courses.
What can I do with a degree in biological sciences?
Numerous career and advanced training opportunities are available to persons holding a master’s degree in biology, including:
- Doctoral training in biology and the health sciences
- Secondary and junior college teaching
- Environmental assessment
- Employment in educational, industrial, and governmental laboratories and agencies
Graduate degrees expand opportunities and salary ranges, and biology graduates are in high demand. Particularly strong career growth is present in the fields of:
- Genetics
- Forensic research
- Environmental biology
Faculty
View current biological sciences faculty
Download Program PDF
Biological Sciences (MA, MS) [pdf]
