Biology Graduate Program

Why earn your master's degree in biology at Missouri State?

A biology student conducts research on a computer in a lab while Dr. Kyoungtae Kim observes.

Master your research – Develop your thesis with individualized opportunities using state-of-the-art tools across 20 faculty research labs.
Save money on your degree – There are many scholarships and assistantships to help you financially support your education.
Customize your studies – Broaden or focus your knowledge in biology and related sciences like animal behavior, cellular biology, ecology and more.
Receive excellent preparation – Be set up for success as a researcher, educator or industry leader. Train alongside expert faculty and get ready for your doctoral or medical schooling or your career.

Degree options

Earn your degree on a timeline that suits you. You’ll be able to pick courses that support your goals.

Degree option

Traditional master's

Follow the normal degree plan timeline, which can be completed in about two years.

Degree option

Accelerated master's

Are you a highly motivated student with strong grades? Begin your graduate studies as you finish your bachelor’s degree (major).

Enjoy diverse degree options

This program is very customizable and allows you to be broadly trained in biology or have a specific area of course work and research.

With help from your advisor, you can focus your master's degree on an area(s) like:

Animal behavior
Aquatic biology
Cancer biology
Cellular biology
Ecology
Ecotoxicology
Evolution
Fisheries
Genomics
Immunology
Microbiology
Nanobiology
Plant biology
Wildlife conservation

Review a sample degree plan

Research

Expand your research skills

Research is pivotal for your growth and development. It's also a requirement for your degree.

You'll have individualized research opportunities in an array of faculty labs as you use state-of-the-art equipment.