MS in Biology at Boston University

The goal of the Biology Department master’s program is to train students at an advanced level in one of three broad subfields within modern biology: cellular and molecular biology; neurobiology; and ecology, behavior, evolution, and marine biology. Three tracks lead to the MS: a coursework track, a scholarly paper track, and a research thesis track. Students are assigned faculty advisors in their subfield of interest during the first semester in the program.

The program accepts postbachelor’s applicants with degrees in biology or related disciplines. Upon completion of the master’s program, students should be prepared for further graduate training or for eventual employment in teaching and/or research positions in academia, industry, government, or nonprofit agencies.