的 University offers an online master of science (M.S.在生物学上 that provides students with advanced knowledge of biology needed for careers in industry 和 federal 和 state government agencies. 除了, the 程序 is excellent preparation for professional schools.

• 的 master of science (M.S.在生物学上 includes 32 credits. This non-thesis 程序 is a valuable option that enables pre-professional students to develop courses of study tailored to meet their individual needs 和 interests.
• Coursework includes a required research course plus coursework 和 seminars selected from areas such as biology, 生态, 生物体生物学, 生命科学.  除了, all students complete a culminating experience related to research with a faculty member. Areas of research expertise of the department include behavior, 生理学, 微生物学, 生物信息学, cell 和 molecular biology, 生态, 进化, 基因组学, 和保护. This 程序 does not include a thesis.
• 的 department is home to the Center for Bat 研究, 外展, 和保护, which conducts scientific research 和 community outreach on the biology of bats. 的 department also houses the core facility of 的 Center for Genomic Advocacy, a multidisciplinary University center. 的 core facility is equipped with a next-generation sequencer 和 other key equipment for genomic research. 的 department also houses a research museum 和 maintains a field station.  的 University owns three natural areas that support field research.
• This master’s 程序 can be completed entirely online in three to five years of part-time study. 的 University allows students to take up to seven years to earn the degree. 学生 who have the flexibility to blend on-campus 和 online coursework can complete the 程序 in two years of full-time study.
• This online 程序 is open to eligible students in the U.S. (including the District of Columbia 和 all U.S. 领土). 的 程序 also is open to students in Canada (all provinces). 这个程序是 关闭 to students residing in countries other than the U.S. 和加拿大，除了美国.S. military 和 State Department personnel 和 their family members with APO/FPO addresses.

Note: 的 University also offers an on-campus master of science 在生物学中 with thesis 还有一个校园活动 Ph.D. 在生物学中. 的se 程序 are offered on the bc菠菜导航 campus, located in Terre Haute, Indiana.