Graduate Degree Programs in Biological Sciences
Master of Science (MS) Program:
The MS degree in Biological Sciences is a two-year program that combines course work and original thesis research. Students begin their thesis research under the direction of a faculty member during their first year. A Masters Degree provides the credential to pursue a range of career opportunities including positions in biotech and academic labs, government labs or agencies, or continued studies in professional or Ph.D. programs. Typically, Masters students are provided full tuition waiver and 9-month stipend via graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions.
Doctoral (PhD) Program:
The PhD degree is typically a 4- to 5-year program that combines course work and extensive original thesis research. Students begin their thesis research under the direction of a faculty member during their first year. The Doctoral degree carries the credential for a professional career in research or academics. Typically, Doctoral students are provided full tuition waiver and 9-month stipend in the form of a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) or graduate research assistant (GRA) position.
Research Areas:
Both the MS and PhD programs involve research opportunities that coincide with faculty research and expertise. Faculty research programs are supported by research grants from a number of agencies and foundations including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Justice (DOJ).
Cell & Molecular Biology (biophysics, neuroscience, cell signaling and physiology, developmental biology, molecular forensics and molecular evolution) is supported by major research facilities that include automated DNA sequencers, real-time PCR instruments, DNA WAVE HPLC, a MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer, an Hitachi transmission electron microscope, and an Olympus Fluoview 1000 confocal microscope. Learn more about opportunities in biophysics.
Ecology, Biodiversity & Evolution (biogeochemistry, conservation biology, restoration ecology, molecular evolution) takes advantage of unique field study sites that include an alpine research station on Mt. Evans in the Arapahoe National Forest (about a 1-hr drive from campus) and collaborative research opportunities with the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Rocky Mountain Center for Conservation Genetics & Systematics.
September 15, 2009