Biological Sciences (M.S.)

You will gain in-depth knowledge and skills in your chosen discipline while being introduced to a breadth of topics at the cutting edge of biology. 

You will have access to a variety of laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment. Our programs prepare students for career placement in academic research, industry, medical professions, natural resource management, teaching and more. 

Program Requirements Department of Biological Sciences Graduate Assistantships

Program Highlights

• Thesis students conduct individual research projects that are funded from a diverse set of internal and external sources with the guidance of a faculty advisor.
• The majority of thesis students earn assistantships to waive tuition and cover living expenses. 
• Student research projects involve investigation into a variety of topics on the cutting-edge of Biology. 

Program Distinctions

• Biology programs are supported by internationally-recognized faculty working on research projects funded by federal, state, local, non-profit and for-profit organizations. 
• The Integrated Science and Engineering Laboratory Facility (ISELF) includes a suite of laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment that supports student research and public outreach and education. 
• Biology research results in publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentations at local, regional and international scientific meetings. 
• A herbarium with a vascular plant collection especially strong in Central Minnesota counties' materials dating to the 1800s.
• National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and other state and federally-funded research projects. 

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