Master of Science in Biology

With the advances in DNA sequencing technologies and their lower cost, the field of genomics has been growing at a fast pace. Genomics is a broad discipline with applications to fields as different as cancer treatment and crop improvement.

The non-thesis option for the Master of Science in Biology with a concentration in Genomics offers students the opportunity to earn a graduate degree by completing advanced coursework and developing professional skills through an internship or research project. The program emphasis on genomics applications will provide students with an understanding of the most advanced and cutting-edge technologies in the field together with an introduction to bioinformatics and other data analytics tools.

All students will collaborate with their faculty advisor to select elective courses that best support their career goals.
 

Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited institution with a major in Biology or a related field.

Minimum GPA of 2.80 in the major coursework and an overall GPA of 2.50. The overall GPA will be calculated on all attempted undergraduate coursework in which a letter grade was awarded.

Evaluation of International Transcripts - Applicants who have completed coursework at an institution outside of the United States must submit a course-by-course evaluation of the coursework.  This transcript evaluation must be completed by an international education credentials evaluation service, such as Josef Silny, ECE, etc.

Review our Master of Science in Biology webpage for admissions information.

Not all programs are available to residents in all states. Please check the institution's State Authorization and Professional Licensure website(s) to ensure you reside in an authorized state.

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