About our Program
The M.S. in Biological Science is a research-based thesis program that provides students with opportunities to develop and complete research projects to enhance advancement and career opportunities in biology. It requires 30 semester units of coursework.
Students graduating with an M.S. in Biological Science
from Cal State Â鶹ÃÛÌÒAV will be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad and sophisticated understanding that contributes to biological concepts and principles across all levels of biological organization, from ions to ecosystems.
- Demonstrate expertise in a specific area of biological science.
- Independently apply the scientific method to formulate testable biological hypotheses, analyze empirical data, and synthesize the results of the analysis.
- Clearly communicate the design and results of an observational or experimental analysis in a variety of formats, including the graduate thesis, scientific paper, scientific poster, and oral presentation.
- Gather and evaluate primary scientific literature and judge the value of the information presented in relation to particular biological questions.
