生物学理学硕士学位课程旨在提供基础教育，同时发展研究技能。该学院特别感兴趣的领域包括解剖学，水生生物学，生物化学，生物医学科学，细胞生物学，保护生物学，发育生物学，生态学，遗传学，免疫学，微生物学，人口生物学，生理学，科学教育和系统学。鼓励成功完成MS计划的学生攻读博士学位。
The Department of Biology provides undergraduate and graduate programs covering the breadth of biology. Course work ranges from introductory biology to specialized courses in broad disciplines of biology. The department has grouped courses into concentrations to help advise students of appropriate programs of study in various biology disciplines. Each concentration provides a breadth of background in basic biological concepts as well as depth in the specific discipline. Students should consult with an advisor early in their program of study to design an individualized program within the concentration of interest. A student interested in pursuing an advanced degree in any of these programs must meet the general requirements as outlined as well as any additional requirements specified by the major field of study. A minimum of 30 units of upper division and/or graduate credit (may include up to six units of experimental courses in biology).