M.S. in Biology

Adelphi University - Shorelight

Build a strong foundation for many in-demand careers in biology, biotechnology, the health professions and research with a master’s degree in biology from Adelphi University in New York. Perform laboratory or field-based research with one of our expert faculty members and/or explore scientific research through the primary literature, also under the guidance of our faculty. Potentially earn a graduate teaching assistantship, which can cover a major part of your tuition. Receive personalized support to guide you toward your future career or educational pathway. Benefit from small class sizes on our Garden City campus, a personal academic adviser and a dedicated preprofessional adviser.Biology faculty are expert researchers who are noted geneticists and molecular biologists, ecologists and evolutionary biologists, physiologists, marine biologists, developmental biologists, paleontologists, microbiologists, and neurobiologists. Their work protects the planet, improves health and contributes to scientific knowledge. Our biology master’s degree (including the biotechnology concentration) features two tracks: a thesis track for students who are interested in conducting laboratory or field-based research or a non-thesis track, which is appropriate for students who are looking to expand their knowledge of the biological sciences through analysis of the primary scientific literature.Within each of the biology master’s degree program tracks, students may wish to choose an additional concentration of related courses. Selecting a concentration is optional and the courses can be taken within the credits needed for the degree. Only one concentration may be chosen. Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Biotechnology.

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