生物学是直接应用于人类的最基本的科学领域之一。我们在地球上的持续存在将取决于我们如何解决生物问题。生物学的规模范围从单个细胞内部的生化过程到复杂的多细胞生物再到生物种群再到生态系统再到整个星球。生物学理学硕士使我们的毕业生可以从事医疗保健，生物技术，自然保护，政府机构，教育以及其他广泛领域的职业。
The goal of the Department of Biology is to provide students with individualized, broad training in biology leading to a Master of Science (MS) degree. Original research is an integral part of both the thesis and non-thesis degree options. Faculty areas of expertise include ecology, physiology, genetics, molecular biology, taxonomy, behavior, and developmental biology of a wide variety of organisms. The MS degree prepares students for employment in industry, private or government agencies, and academics, as well as further education in professional programs, such as the PhD or MD.<br>We are a diverse, unified department with teaching and research spanning the breadth of biology; from ecosystems to molecular structure, from evolution to cell biology, from systems biology to bioinformatics. Exciting advances are occurring in all areas of biology; the field has never been more interdisciplinary; opportunities abound. We invite you to join us to share in these exciting times.