The Department of Biology offers two Master's Degree tracks. Plan A (thesis option) is a program culminating in a research thesis for students interested in pursuing further advanced degrees or employment in biological research. The Plan B (non-thesis option) track leads to a non-thesis Master's Degree and is intended as the terminal degree for students seeking careers with government agencies, industry, education, or other areas.<br>Biology Master’s degree students will:<br>conduct rigorous research that makes a significant contribution to scientific progress, produce clear and coherent written presentations of their work, complete the program in a reasonable period of time, attend and give presentations at professional meetings,<br>prepare and submit papers for publication, prepare and submit grant proposals, mentor undergraduates.