
Graduate Programs
Biology Master's Program (M.S.)
The Master of Science degree in Biology is intended to provide
students with advanced training in subdisciplines of biology. Students
may obtain a degree through a combination of course work and the
completion of a major research project, the results of which are
prepared for publication in the form of a thesis. Students in the
thesis track will concentrate their course work and research efforts
in one of two areas,
1.) Molecular, Cellular and Microbiology or
2.) Organismal Biology and Ecology.
The thesis track provides the necessary background and experience for those who plan further study for their Ph.D., for those
whose employment requires research training, and for those who wish
to teach in community colleges. Graduate teaching and research
assistantships are awarded on a competitive basis to full-time thesis
students. Students may choose alternatively to obtain a degree
entirely through course work and, optionally, a small research project.
This non-thesis track is designed for those who want a broader background
in biology, including secondary school teachers. A diverse course
offering is available in the evening to accommodate working students.
Greater Baltimore is a center of high technology and biomedical research.
In addition, the region's rapid growth and development have
stimulated concerns about environmental
issues and placed strains on the educational system. As a consequence,
graduates with master-level training are sought by research
facilities and private laboratories, environmental consulting
firms, zoos and aquaria, and public and private secondary schools.
College of Graduate
Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216
Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu
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