Northeastern Illinois University M.S. in Biology
Northeastern Illinois University

Northeastern Illinois University

M.S. in Biology

Chicago, USA

MSc

1 up to

6 years

English

Full time, Part time

USD 17,089 / per year

Key Summary

About: M.S. in Biology at Northeastern offers advanced training in applied and basic biological research and teaching. You’ll master breadth across biology and depth in sub-disciplines like ecology, organismal, cell, and molecular biology. The program builds skills in research design, lab and field techniques, data analysis, critical evaluation of methods and literature, scientific communication, and analytical skills. You can tailor coursework to your interests and undertake research projects that synthesize and interpret existing and new data.

Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as biology technician, biomedical researcher, field scientist, community college biology instructor, food scientist, forensic scientist, or health sciences professional.

The M.S. in Biology program serves those interested in advanced training in applied or basic biological research and teaching. Upon degree completion, students have:

  • A strong understanding of disciplines across the breadth of Biology and a deep understanding of select sub-disciplines
  • Developed the knowledge base necessary to critically evaluate research methods, data, and results, either produced by them or published in the primary literature
  • Developed strong written and oral presentation skills
  • Developed the analytical skills necessary to synthesize information in an area of research based on existing and new data
  • Developed a strong research design and laboratory/field research skills

Program Benefits

The M.S. in Biology is broadly based, allowing students to tailor their courses to suit their interests. Faculty in the M.S. in Biology program have expertise in a range of sub-disciplines including Ecology, Organismal, Cell, and Molecular Biology.

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