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Masters Degree in BiologyPlease visit the current page designated for Graduate Students in the Biology Department to learn more about the research our current students are involved in. The UNF Masters Degree Program in Biology was initiated in the Fall 2003 semester. Two degree programs are offered: Master of Science in Biology is a thesis-based degree centered on original student research. The biological sciences are progressing rapidly; and by interacting with researchers in the classroom, field, and laboratory, graduate students will better understand the principle values of science and the ethical requirements of scientific pursuits. Master of Arts in Biology is designed primarily to provide K-12 science teachers with advanced coursework in biology. A common problem in U.S. elementary and secondary science education is the use of teachers who have been trained extensively in pedagogical techniques, but lack sufficient scientific expertise. Life science teachers who wish to increase their knowledge and understanding of biological principles will be encouraged to participate in the program. For more information, contact the Biology Graduate Coordinator, Dale Casamatta. General information about UNF Graduate Studies. Graduate Studies in Biology brochure in a pdf version. Back to UNF Biology Home Page. Master's Degree Programs in Biology The MS Program in Biology centers on original research produced by the student culminating in the defense of a thesis. The MA Program in Biology centers on advanced coursework and will culminate in an approved paper on a relevant biological topic. Students will choose from two broad areas of focus: Ecology/Environmental Biology or Microbiology/Molecular Biology. Students who choose the Ecology/Environmental Biology track will learn the latest ecological / environmental sampling techniques with a secondary emphasis on experimental design and statistical analysis. Students who choose the Microbiology/Molecular Biology track will receive training on the latest genetic techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and DNA fingerprinting. Both degree tracks will train graduate students in current biological theories and techniques while encouraging them to discover and create original scientific knowledge that is relevant to the current job market and also capable of addressing future biological challenges. The program seeks to provide graduate students with high quality advanced training in the biological sciences. Graduates of the program will fill diverse needs requiring advanced biological skills; furthermore, graduates are expected to contribute to industry growth in biotechnology, environmental biology, and improvement in primary and secondary education. While these fields represent a wide diversity of employment opportunities and biological disciplines, all graduates are expected to meet general criteria that will define a high quality graduate program in biology. To meet these criteria, students will successfully complete courses in either the Ecology/Environmental Biology track or Microbiology/Molecular Biology track. Students admitted to the program should contact their program advisor for an official program of study.
As a state-funded institution of higher education, the University of North Florida requires graduate students to have a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, a Graduate Record Exam (general test) score of 1000 (verbal and quantitative sections combined), and a 3.0 grade point average for the final 60 hours of the undergraduate degree. Admission to the program is offered to eligible students for the fall semester. Those students without the necessary prerequisite coursework may enroll as a non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate student to complete the foundation courses. Students who wish to enroll as a non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate student may apply for any semester. The program coordinator may allow non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate students to enroll in select graduate courses on a case-by-case basis, but permission to take graduate level courses does not guarantee admission to the program, nor does it guarantee inclusion of those courses into an official program of study. For more information about enrolling as a non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate student, please contact the office of graduate studies at (904) 620-1360.
Unless otherwise noted or unless alternative arrangements have been made with the graduate coordinator, all supporting documents must be received by the deadline for the term for which you are applying. Deadline is March 1 for admission for the Fall Semester.
*Each prospective student must identify a faculty member in the program who is willing and able to mentor the student through the degree. In addition to the items listed above, International Students must present a written transcript evaluation and may be required to present an official TOEFL score of 570 (230 CBT) or higher. More information regarding international student requirements may be found here.
Ecology/Environmental Biology Track (subject to change)
Microbiology/Molecular Biology Track (subject to change)
The Department of Biology provides the following facilities for graduate students. Each of these labs provides cutting-edge technology.
In addition to these on-campus facilities, the community offers several valuable resources:
The University plans for extensive renovations to existing facilities, including such proposed specialty laboratories as a cold room, animal room, advanced microscopy suite, biohazard lab, and biology computer lab. Last update July 21, 2008 . |
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