Master of Science (MS) in Biological Sciences
Anchorage, USA
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English
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
The graduate program in biological sciences offers a research program of study leading to a Master of Science (MS). The MS program requires a thesis that is the result of research performed under the supervision of a UAA faculty member.
We recommend that prospective students review the program guidelines and expectations, which are detailed in the Department’s Graduate Handbook. General guidelines for prospective students can also be found on UAA’s Graduate School webpage.
The graduate program in biological sciences offers a research program of study leading to a Master of Science (MS). The MS program has both a thesis and non-thesis option. The thesis option requires the completion of a written thesis and public and private thesis defense resulting from research performed under the supervision of a UAA faculty member. The non-thesis option requires completion of a capstone project under the supervision of a UAA faculty member and that the student pass a comprehensive written exam.