About the Courses
Why earn a masters in Biology at UMSL?
The Biology Department ranks in the top 20 percent of the nation’s research institutions, based on scholarly productivity and federal research grant funding. Biology students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research projects under the guidance of faculty, and also benefit from the Science Learning Building, a $32 million addition to the UMSL science complex that provides state-of-the-art, dedicated teaching lab spaces for students.
Our biology programs foster creative and critical thinking skills in students, teaching them to analyze complex evidence and patterns of biological systems. Through our programs, students gain skill sets to prepare for a changing biological workplace that values flexible, dynamic, and well-educated employees who can adapt to new advancements and research in the field.
Why earn a masters in Biology at UMSL?
The Biology Department ranks in the top 20 percent of the nation’s research institutions, based on scholarly productivity and federal research grant funding. Biology students have the opportunity to engage in hands-on research projects under the guidance of faculty, and also benefit from the Science Learning Building, a $32 million addition to the UMSL science complex that provides state-of-the-art, dedicated teaching lab spaces for students.
Our biology programs foster creative and critical thinking skills in students, teaching them to analyze complex evidence and patterns of biological systems. Through our programs, students gain skill sets to prepare for a changing biological workplace that values flexible, dynamic, and well-educated employees who can adapt to new advancements and research in the field.