MA in Biological Science (Stem Cell) in Sacramento United States | California State University, Sacramento

The Biological Sciences graduate programs offer both Master of Arts (MA) and Master of Science (MS) degrees, enabling students to gain specialized training and conduct independent research in specific biology disciplines. These programs enhance qualifications for pursuing doctoral studies or advancing careers in teaching, lab research, or fieldwork. MA candidates must complete a Grant Proposal project, except for those in the Stem Cell Concentration, who submit an Internship Project Report. MS candidates write a thesis, with concentrations available in Ecology, Evolution and Conservation or Molecular and Cellular Biology, providing in-depth training in these areas.

Every student must undertake a project or thesis involving field studies, laboratory work, or literature-based research. This research can occur on campus under a biology faculty member's guidance or at an external site. Regardless of location, the work must advance biological knowledge. Off-campus research requires a biology faculty member to serve as the graduate advisor. Upon program admission, students receive guidance from either a temporary advisor or their chosen project/thesis supervisor. Early academic planning with a graduate advisor is strongly encouraged, ideally before starting the program.