Primarily, you will prepare for further study at the doctoral level, but as a graduate of this program, you may find employment in research-oriented activities of government agencies or private business firms.

Program Requirements

Thirty hours are required for the Master of Science degree; 16 of these hours must be from biology courses.

Minors and Electives: 14 credit hours
Minors are optional, but if taken must include at least eight hours of courses approved by a designated advisor from the minor area and the biology department. A list of master's degree electives is available here.