生物学系的目标是为学生提供个性化的，广泛的生物学培训，从而获得理学硕士学位（MS）。原创性研究是论文学位和非论文学位选择的组成部分。学院的专业领域包括生态学，生理学，遗传学，分子生物学，分类学，行为和各种生物的发育生物学。MS学位为学生提供了在行业，私人或政府机构和学者中就业的资格，以及在专业课程（例如博士学位或医学博士）中接受进修的准备。UNO的生物学计划为加入跨学科研究团队和课堂提供了机会。这就是我们的学生在医学，可持续性，环境评估，生物医学研究以及其他100多个令人兴奋的领域中进入职业的方式。
The University of Central Missouri's Master of Science degree in Biology is for scientists who want to specialize in organismal biology, molecular biology or ecology. The Biology Master's Degree Program is designed with flexibility in mind. Offering both a thesis and non-thesis options. This degree can be completed fully online, on-campus or a comination of formats. UCM's top-notch science facilities at Warrensburg and Lee's Summit include renovated labs and classrooms, a large animal/aquatic research center and access to many natural ecosystems. These provide ideal settings and environments for your graduate coursework and thesis research.<br><br>Industry, government, and academic institutions alike place high value on the scientific skills developed in UCM's master's in Biology program. Youll learn to critically review biological literature, interpet and visualize data, design and conduct research studies, and give effective written and oral presentations. Biology program faculty at the University of Central Missouri have strong relationships with numerous employers who offer Biology master's jobs in the private, public and government sectors.<br><br>For the thesis option, students are responsible for completing an original research project, a written thesis, a committee defense of their thesis, and a public presentation near completion of the program. These projects often span two years, and we encourage students to publish their thesis research in peer-reviewed journals. Students must complete a minimum of 30 units of graduate coursework to complete the thesis option.