Department of Biological Sciences
The Department of Biological Sciences offers a thesis program (Program A) and a non-thesis program (Program B), both of which may lead to the Master of Science degree.
The Biology Program recognizes excellent student education as its first priority. In addition to formal programs of study, it offers opportunities for research, service, and laboratory activities. The program seeks to provide quality instruction to biology majors, majors in other sciences, and non-science students enrolled in biology service courses. Additionally, the program aspires to maintain quality instruction and a scholarly atmosphere in its M.S. degree program.
The objectives of the program are:
- To provide advanced training in biology for individuals who wish to pursue careers in industry, government, and education.
- To provide advanced training in biology for individuals who wish to pursue studies at the doctoral level.
- To provide advanced training in biology for individuals who wish to strengthen their background in the life sciences.
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