Biological Sciences Programs
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Whether you’re looking for a degree, minor, or certificate, the Department of Biological Sciences has the program you need to meet your goals.
Biology (M.S.)
There’s never been a better time to be a biologist. Every day, new discoveries are made and new research is published, and it’s all making a difference in how we live. With a master’s degree in biology, you’ll get to contribute to this exciting research, share your knowledge, and apply it to the industry you love.
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Program Highlights
- Top-notch research and problem-solving skills
- Experience with quantitative analysis
- Support from the Mastodon community
- A prestigious Purdue degree
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Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will be able to demonstrate the following learning outcomes:
- A level of competency for understanding core principles of evolution, organismal diversity, ecology, biological structure, biological function, molecular biology, and genetics
- Locate and critically evaluate scientific information to help develop relevant questions and hypotheses, interpret the results of investigations, and synthesize and apply new and existing knowledge
- Design studies to test biological hypotheses using laboratory, field, or computational methods that meet professional ethical standards
- Effectively communicate the results of scientific research verbally and in writing
- Learn independently, analyze data, interpret results, synthesize information, and critically evaluate the significance of research results and new knowledge
- An awareness of the relevance of biological knowledge to human health and welfare in local, national, and international communities
- Biostatistician
- Clinical Lab Scientist
- Dentist
- Environmental Scientist or Specialist
- Forensic Pathologist
- Geneticist
- Immunologist
- Lab Manager
- Marine Biologist
- Microbiologist
- Physician
- Science Writer
- Toxicologist
- Veterinarian
- Wildlife Biologist
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