Graduate Degree Programs in Biological Sciences
Master of Science (MS) Program:
The MS degree in Biological Sciences is a two-year, research thesis program. Students who earn this degree are in a position 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. Students typically are provided full tuition waiver and 9-month stipend via graduate teaching assistant (GTA) positions.
Doctoral (PhD) Program:
The PhD degree involves course work, extensive research and a thesis. Students begin their thesis research under the direction of a faculty member during their first year. Student support that includes tuition waivers and stipend is typically provided by graduate teaching assistant (GTA) or graduate research assistant (GRA) positions.
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, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometer, Hitachi transmission electron microscope, and Olympus Fluoview 1000 confocal microscope.
Ecology, Biodiversity & Evolution (biogeochemistry, conservation biology, molecular evolution) takes advantage of unique field study sites that include an alpine research station on Mt. Evans in the Arapahoe National Forest (about an hour drive from campus) and collaborative research opportunities with the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Rocky Mountain Conservation Center.
August 30, 2008