整合生物学系致力于培养下一代研究生，为他们在生物学领域取得专业成功做好准备，这反映了我们教师的专业知识。我们的研究生学习计划旨在促进现有和新兴发现领域中使用的技术和分析技能的发展。以论文为基础的生物科学硕士课程要求成功完成以下工作：结构化课程，口试资格考试，研究论文以及论文考试的综合最终答辩。硕士学位要求应在2-3年内完成。所有学位要求都必须在加入该计划后的五年内完成。论文研究应该是可发表的，并鼓励学生发表他们的发现。
As a master's student in biology, you won't just conduct meaningful research. You'll find your lab work intertwined with field opportunities. This hands-on program gives you a chance to work with our distinguished faculty while exploring the natural wonders that surround us in Michigan.<br><br>You'll choose from two tracks in this program. The first is meant for students preparing for research-oriented careers or further study and requires a thesis. Most students pursue this option. Some students follow a non-thesis option. Your coursework will be approved by your advisory committee, and you'll complete minor research or independent study report.