硕士学位的课程工作和研究计划是与学生咨询委员会协商确定的。建议每个学生参加与学术背景和研究兴趣适当相关的课程。所有硕士课程的学生都必须获得相当于一年的教学经验。硕士课程的学生必须完成总共26个学分，其中包括：至少12个学分的研究生课程工作，如下所示；前两年研究的学分为5学分，研讨会课程为3学分，其中6学分论文工作学分。26学分中的18学分必须是生物科学。在每个居留期中，硕士生还必须报名参加BIOL 6952系学术讨论会。
The Master of Science degree in Biological Science offers students the opportunity to obtain advanced academic and research experience in specialized areas. Biological science is an exciting field offering students numerous options for rewarding careers and scientific advancement. The M.S. in Biological Science is a research-based thesis program that provides students with opportunities to develop and complete research projects to enhance advancement and career opportunities in biology. It requires 30 semester units of coursework. Students interested in careers that involve research or interested in pursuing a Ph.D. should consider the M.S. degree in Biological Science. Examples of M.S. study areas in the department are environmental biology, ecology, population biology, marine biology, mycology, physiology, neurobiology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, genetics, and virology.