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The Master of Science in Biology emphasizes developing a research thesis as its core component. Students completing this degree will gain the foundational knowledge required to pursue doctoral studies, enter professional healthcare programs (such as medicine or dentistry), or launch careers in diverse biological fields including government agencies, environmental consulting, education, and biotech product development. The Department provides comprehensive biological training across multiple specializations: ecology, population biology, aquatic sciences, genetics, physiology, anatomy, microbiology, systematics, and molecular biology. Graduate students receive personalized mentorship, working directly with faculty advisors to guide their academic coursework and research projects.