Biological and Chemical Sciences Building

6S-143

Biology Department Overview

The department offers a Master of Science degree program in Biology. The program is designed to provide research training and experience in the discipline of biology and allow students to specialize in such areas as biotechnology, molecular/cellular biology and evolution, ecology, and behavior. The program is an appropriate foundation for students whose current goal is a terminal master’s degree as a credential for laboratory or field research and for students who intend to continue to study toward a doctorate program. The program prepares students for careers in the expanding fields of molecular biology, genetic engineering, conservation biology, and biotechnology. Graduates of the program will be prepared to conduct research, to evaluate the research of others, and to write and speak effectively in scientific fields. The program opens the door to careers in clinical and research laboratories, industry, teaching, science writing, and in governmental agencies in the fields of health, environment, and parks. Students may choose between two tracks: general biology track and the biotechnology track. Students in both tracks are required to conduct a research-based thesis.

Name	Degree	Type	NYSED Code	HEGIS Code	CIP Code
Adolescence Education (Biology)	MSED - Master of Science in Education	Major	25954 - AB121-MSED	0401.01	13.1322
Biology	MS - Master of Science	Major	22284 - BIO-MS	0401.00	26.0101
Neuroscience and Developmental Disabilities	MS - Master of Science	Major	26361 - NSM-MS	0425.00	26.1501

Department: Biology