Master of Science in Biology
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2025
STUDY FORMAT
Blended
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Introduction
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at USEK, founded in 2019, is the result of the merge of the Faculty of Letters, Philosophy and Humanities, Sciences and Music and is an academic reengineering process decided in 2017. The Faculty embraces a variety of programs supporting research, teaching, and students’ learning experience in Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts, and Natural Sciences, including Mathematics, Computing, and Nutrition.
Mission
The mission of the MS in Biology is to prepare broadly trained, professional scientists by developing the students’ independent research skills, strengthening their scientific communication abilities, and enhancing their likelihood of gaining employment in fertility and other biological fields or successful admission into doctoral and professional programs.
Curriculum
Common Core
- ENG510 Advanced Academic English
- BCH541 Cell Signaling
- SCF600 Research Methodology
- STA515 Statistical Analysis Methods
- CHM511 Techniques for Quality Control
Major Requirements
- BIO511 Applied Immunology
- BIO502 Introduction to Research Lab 1
- BIO503 Introduction to Research Lab 2
- BIO501 Special Topics in Biology
Specialization - Molecular and Cellular Genetics
- BIO630 Cancer Biology
- BIO632 Genetic Engineering and Applied Biotechnology
- BIO633 The "Omics"
- BIO631 Virology and Vectrology
Specialization - Physiology and Physiopathology
- NSBT535 Cellular Neurobiology and Physiology
- BIO652 Environmental Physiology
- BIO622 Physiology and Physiopathology of the Contractile Structures
- BIO623 Reproductive & Development Physiology and Physiopathology
Capstone
- BIO697A Master Thesis
Emphasis
- Molecular and Cellular Genetics
- Physiology and Physiopathology
Program Outcome
Program Educational Objectives
- Graduates will be able to succeed in a wide variety of post-baccalaureate paths, including graduate and post-graduate schools, as well as research in biology and related disciplines.
- Graduates will be able to work in many biology-related fields and continue their professional development while engaging in life-long learning necessary for a sustainable career.
- Graduates will be able to function effectively and ethically within an organization and society as productive members of interdisciplinary teams.
Program Outcomes
- Students will integrate advanced concepts in genetics, molecular biology, physiology, physiopathology, fertility, and related fields.
- Students will develop analytical and critical-thinking skills, and evaluate, design, conduct, and quantitatively assess innovative research in a biological discipline.
- Students will assess ethical issues in the laboratory and/or field settings.
- Students will effectively communicate scientific ideas by defending original research in writing and in an oral presentation.