The program provides lecture, laboratory, and seminar courses along with learning experiences in research and undergraduate laboratory assisting, to aid students in achieving their stated goals.
Students develop a particular concentration of studies in consultation with their academic advisor.
M.S. students are required to complete a minimum of 52 quarter hours of credit, up to 16 of which may include research credits. A program of study leading to the Master of Arts degree in Biology is designed for students who have a strong desire to increase their understanding of the life sciences, or plan additional education at the masters level for increased proficiency in teaching. Students that select the M.A. option are required to complete a minimum of 50 quarter hours of credit with 12 quarter hours of study in each of the three core areas mentioned previously for the M.S. program.