Biology, M.S. - Online

A master’s degree in Biology enables graduate students to increase the depth and scope of their knowledge in a wide variety of biological disciplines as well as to prepare for advancement in their careers.

Students complete their 30 credits of coursework online and may transfer into the program 6 credits of Biology-related coursework.

Program outcomes

The successful student will:

• Demonstrate a command of key concepts and an ability to identify and solve fundamental biological problems
• Demonstrate critical-thinking and problem-based learning skills, where the anticipated outcome will be the ability to develop new ideas, to explore new areas of science or other academic endeavors, to design, implement, and evaluate scientific investigations, and to assess, interpret, and understand data
• Communicate scientific ideas, and to be able to understand and explain principles of Biology both conceptually and quantitatively

Graduate Biology Admission Requirements

1. All USJ Graduate Admission requirements plus those listed here
2. A baccalaureate degree in Biology or related field with a minimum of 3.0 GPA (ex: cell biology, ecology, genetics, zoology, plant biology, evolutionary biology, microbiology) from an accredited institution or the equivalent in a foreign country. If the degree is not in Biology or a Biology related field, transcripts must reflect a B or better for a minimum of four Biology lab courses
3. Personal statement indicating their academic and career interests, summary of relevant experiences, and including courses of interest in the program
4. Two letters of recommendation from professional individuals who can comment cogently upon the ability of the candidate to perform in graduate online studies

Note: Matriculated students have priority to register for courses during the registration period. 

Financial aid is only available to students who are formally accepted and matriculated.