Biological Sciences MS

We offer graduate training in a rigorous yet supportive environment. Research in the Department of Biological Sciences examines levels of biological complexity from molecules to populations, with three areas of focus in molecular biology of gene expression, signal transduction in sensory perception and development, and evolutionary genomics and population biology. The curriculum develops critical thinking as well as written and oral communication skills. Students receive personal attention from their advisors. Three distinct degree programs are designed to prepare students for their chosen career in research, biology education, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, or health areas.

Required Core (18 credits)

Choose 18 credits worth of BIO 500/600 level graduate courses.
Seminars and Tutorials classes are excluded with the exception of BIO 611 .

All 500 + 600 level BIO LEC+REC, LLR, LLB
include BIO 611SEM - Scientific Writing Credits: 2

Required Seminars (4 credits)

One BIO 610SEM - Graduate Student Seminar Credits: 1 (Minimum B grade)
One BIO 610SEM - Graduate Student Seminar 1 Credits (with S grade)
Two BIO 614SEM - Departmental Seminar Credits: 1
(1 every semester in residence, 1 credit each, 2 credits total)

Electives & Culmination Experience (10 credits)

Biology Electives

Complete enough elective credit to reach 32 minimum total credit hours.

All Graduate BIO LEC, LAB and SEM except TUT (excluding BIO 599 )

Culminating Experience: Project

Complete enough project credit to reach 32 minimum total credit hours.

BIO 600TUT - Problems in Biology Credits: 1 - 8
BIO 611SEM - Scientific Writing Credits: 2
BIO 615SEM - Advanced Research Topics Credits: 1 - 6
BIO 680TUT - Graduate Research Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 32

3.0 Degree GPA required

Instruction Method

In Person (100 percent of courses offered in person)

Full/Part Time Options

Full Time

Time-To-Degree

2 Years

Application Fee

$75

Admissions Testing Requirements

Effective immediately, the Biological Sciences MS program will not be requiring the submission of GRE scores as a part of the admissions process. However, prospective students are encouraged to consider submitting their test scores if they think it will strengthen their application.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

Online programs/courses may require students to come to campus on occasion. Time-to-degree and number of credit hours may vary based on full/part time status, degree, track and/or certification option chosen. Time-to-degree is based on calendar year(s). Contact the department for details.