生物学理学硕士课程是为希望成为生物学领域内深入教育和专门技能的知识渊博的领导者和专业人士而设计的。该计划提高了将科学的研究方法应用于生物学研究的能力，重点是城市和沿海问题。学生会产生创造力的独立感，这将使他们能够从事各种专业和奖学金领域并为之做出贡献。
The Master of Science in Biology is designed to provide students with a broad knowledge in advanced biology and the opportunity to conduct creative and independent research. Each student develops a flexible course of study individually arranged to meet his or her specific needs and objectives.<br><br>A major professor and two other faculty members serve to direct and advise each graduate student in research and writing a thesis. Faculty in related departments such as Environmental Sciences, Chemistry, and Mathematics may serve on thesis committees, enabling graduate students to pursue interdisciplinary research.<br><br>Two years are usually needed for completion of the program of study. Thesis research ranges over a broad spectrum of topics reflecting the strengths and interests of the Biology Graduate Faculty.