University of Louisiana at Lafayette College of Sciences
Master of Science in Biology
Lafayette, USA
MSc
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2026
STUDY FORMAT
Key Summary
About: Master of Science in Biology at The Ray P. Authement College of Sciences at UL Lafayette suits students who love biology and want research skills for academic, research‑intensive, or applied careers. You’ll work with faculty on biomedical, environmental, and evolutionary projects in lab and field. Proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana swamps, and campus research centers provides diverse field and lab opportunities.
Career Outcomes: Career opportunities include research assistant, lab manager, environmental consultant, conservation or marine biologist, biotech scientist, policy analyst, science educator, industry roles, or PhD study; you'll gain fieldwork, lab techniques, experimental design, and data analysis.
Our biology master’s degree is designed for students with a love of biology and a desire to learn more about the research and practical knowledge required for academic, research-intensive, or applied careers in biology.
As a student in our biology master’s program, you’ll be able to work closely with our faculty to conduct research in areas ranging from biomedical to environmental and evolutionary biology, working in the field, in the lab, or both. With our close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and the swamps of Louisiana, along with the multiple research centers located right here on UL Lafayette’s campus, earning your master’s in biology at UL Lafayette gives you access to a range of diverse opportunities and expertise.
