生物科学理学硕士学位为学生提供了获得专业领域高级学术和研究经验的机会。生物科学是一个令人兴奋的领域，为学生提供了许多奖励职业和科学进步的选择。生物科学硕士课程是一项基于研究的论文计划，为学生提供发展和完成研究项目的机会，以增强生物学的发展和职业机会。它需要30个学期的课程单元。对从事与研究相关的职业感兴趣或对攻读博士学位感兴趣的学生 应该考虑生物科学的硕士学位。该系的MS研究领域包括环境生物学，生态学，种群生物学，海洋生物学，生理学，神经生物学，细胞和分子生物学，微生物学，遗传学，真菌学和病毒学。
The Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences offers advanced training in the biological sciences through coursework and completion of an original research-based thesis. The MS degree prepares students for careers in education, government, and industry, as well as for doctoral programs or advancement in teaching, laboratory work, or fieldwork.<br><br>Faculty have specializations and expertise in a diverse range of areas within the biological sciences. Students work with a graduate faculty advisor to develop a coursework plan that meets their professional goals, design an original research investigation, and complete their thesis. A student's thesis research may be conducted on campus or at an off-campus location under the supervision of their faculty advisor.<br><br>The MS degree requires 30 credit hours of coursework, original research, and completion of a thesis that involves biological field and/or laboratory research.