Master of Science [M.S] [Biology] From Virginia Commonwealth University

Areas of specialization include molecular and cellular biology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, systematics, and physiology and developmental biology.

The Department of Biology prepares graduate students to:

• Acquire training in a chosen subdiscipline of biology

• Learn research techniques used in the subdiscipline

• Develop presentation skills

• Develop publication skills

• Demonstrate knowledge of a chosen subfield, including the most recent advances in research

• Apply appropriate research techniques (i.e., field or lab)

• Effectively communicate research and findings in a professional context

• Effectively write papers for publication