Biology (M.S.)
The Master of Science in biology degree provides an introduction to research and can serve as the starting point for a number of career paths in teaching, research, government, and industry.
We are home to one of the largest biology graduate programs on the Gulf Coast, and we work closely with our students to create a learning experience that fits your passions and ambitions.
Much of the research effort in the Department of Biology is encompassed by the general areas of Marine Biology, Ecology and Evolution, and Cell and Molecular Biology.
Research is central to the master's degree in biology, and there are opportunities to conduct research related to our location on the Louisiana coastline, or work with our professors on research across the globe.
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Biology at UL Lafayette
Robust Research Agendas
Join one of the largest biology graduate programs on the Gulf Coast. Areas of research range from biomedical to environmental and evolutionary biology, and field research is conducted throughout the Americas, including the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean, Panama, North Atlantic, and Amazon Basin.
Top Class Facilities
Take advantage of facilities that support research and education, including special collections and access to resources such as the Ecology Center, Microscopy Center, and LUMCON.
Recognized Expertise
Work with the highly research productive community of scholars in our Department of Biology. Each year, faculty secure an average of $2.4 million in grants per year and produce an average of 47 peer-reviewed journal publications.
Unique Collaborations
Benefit from state and federal partners, including the USGS National Wetlands Research Center and the NOAA Estuarine Habitats and Coastal Fisheries Center to expand your research and training opportunities.
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