Biology, MS
Bemidji, USA
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: The Master of Science in Biology delivers interdisciplinary graduate study across biology sub-disciplines, pairing coursework with original scientific research. Choose a fully online MS (36 credits) or thesis-based MS (30 credits) offered residentially or hybrid. Research culminates in an original thesis or exhaustive scholarly work. Consult your graduate advisor. The institution promotes accessibility, student success, and sustainability.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter research, teaching, conservation, industry, or policy. Potential roles include research scientist, laboratory manager, biotech specialist, environmental consultant, science educator, and policy analyst. Skills support doctoral study and careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental management, or science communication, and workforce readiness.
The Master of Science is the highest degree awarded by the Biology department. It reflects the range and depth of biology sub-disciplines and broadens students’ horizons through both coursework and original scientific research.
Graduate research culminates in an original thesis or completion of an exhaustive work of a scholarly nature. Students must consult with their graduate academic advisor in Biology before developing their program.
We have two-degree pathway options: fully online MS in Biology (36 credits) and thesis-based MS in Biology (30 credits – residential/hybrid program).
