Biology

Master of Science in Biology

Biology is a vast and exciting field that connects to every aspect of nature and human well-being. The goal of our graduate program is to prepare students to be robust contributors to science and society by building literacy in biology and by conducting integrative and innovative research that informs and inspires the community at large.

The Department of Biological Sciences at ETSU offers diverse opportunities for graduate training. Research fields in our program include genomics, evolutionary biology, community ecology, chemical ecology, biochemistry, behavioral ecology, bioinformatics, synthetic biology, developmental biology, forest ecology, biomedical sciences, among other exciting fields.  

Our Master’s program is divided in three main concentrations, biology, biomedical sciences and microbiology. You will join a collaborative environment with a group of productive and engaged faculty that use novel and diverse methodologies and state of the art equipment in the lab and in the field. You will also join a diverse and enthusiastic group of graduate students and will have the opportunity to enhance your professional skills by participating in research seminars, graduate workshops, teaching, and social events. Our program offers full financial support to students. 

Biology, M.S. Degree Requirements: 30 credits

Requirements

Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts may be submitted with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon acceptance to a Graduate program.

Recommendations - 2 recommendations to be submitted through the online application

GPA - 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in mathematics and science courses

Personal Statement - A statement about why you wish to pursue this degree.

Additional Requirements

Undergraduate major in the life or physical sciences

A course in Calculus and/or a course in Probability and Statistics is recommended

Supporting courses in

General Chemistry

One year of Organic Chemistry (Microbiology concentration will accept one semester of Organic Chemistry and one semester of Biochemistry)

One year of Physics

No upcoming intake deadlines available at this time.