Master of Science Biology

Master of Science Biology

MTSU's Master of Science program in Biology emphasizes research and preparation for further graduate study as well as employment with public agencies and private businesses. The program can be custom-tailored to meet the needs and objectives of students. Students may pursue a general biology curriculum or may choose to focus their studies in one or more of the following specialization areas: botany, cell and molecular biology, ecology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, or zoology. Students learn in a state-of-the-art facility that includes more than 250,000 square feet for teaching, research, and collaborative learning. The Biology master's requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate credit. The degree also includes written and oral comprehensive exams and a research thesis. Program completion typically requires two years.

Career path

Possible professional positions with this degree: Bio-informatician, Biologist, Biology teacher, Biotechnology operations manager, College laboratory coordinator, Community college faculty, Commercial farm operations manager, Ecologist, Ecological/environmental consultant, Environmental scientist, Food technologist/safety specialist, Information technologist, Laboratory scientist, Molecular biology analyst, Museum curator, Research assistant/associate, Senior biochemist