The thesis Masters in Biology, administered by the Texas A&M Department of Biology, involves introduction to laboratory-conducted research and advanced coursework directed towards molecular, cellular and systems principles that apply to microbial, plant and animal contexts. Students who complete the course of study will have practical exposure to experimental techniques that address questions involving living systems and communities. These methodologies include statistical, biochemical, genetic/genomic, molecular, and microscopy techniques used for obtaining and organizing data from diverse biological processes and systems. The students will also have developed writing and oral skills to effectively communicate new discoveries to fellow scientists and to the general public. Research training and course work are conducted at Texas A&M University.
The non-thesis Masters in Biology, administered by the Texas A&M Department of Biology, involves intense advanced coursework directed towards molecular, cellular and systems principles that apply to microbial, plant and animal contexts. Students who complete the course of study will be able to address questions involving living systems and communities. The students will also have developed writing skills to effectively communicate current discoveries in biology to the general public.