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Biologists examine living organisms and natural habitats in specific regions, helping to conserve and sustain wildlife populations across various ecosystems while evaluating how human actions affect nature. Governors State University's MS in Biology equips graduates for careers as skilled biologists with a distinct environmental focus. The university's strategic position at the urban-rural interface enables students to investigate numerous intricate ecosystems near campus.
Perform studies in GSU's on-campus animal research facilities and field station, or access university-arranged research projects in genetics and molecular biology at institutions like the Field Museum and Pritzker Laboratory. Complete your work with a thesis, or pursue internship options with organizations including the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, EPA, Illinois DNR, Will County Forest Preserve, Indiana Dunes National Park, Brookfield Zoo, and Argonne National Lab.