Biology, MS
Intensive training on active research projects in the lab or field
USF’s Master of Science in Biology is research-intensive, providing personalized, hands-on training in a faculty member’s laboratory. Working together with their advisers, students design an independent, faculty-directed research project that culminates in a formal written thesis.
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The Fall 2025 application is open and the priority application deadline is March 15th.
Full-Tuition Scholarships
Students admitted to the program are fully funded, including a full scholarship and a salary earned through teaching or research assistantships.
Research Experience and Training
Our program provides extensive research experience and training to prepare students for:
- Professional research positions in the educational, medical, pharmaceutical, or biotech fields, as well as other industries with biological research and development
- Further studies in a PhD program or medical school
- Teaching positions at the high school and community college levels
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Biology, MS
Naupaka Zimmerman, PhD, Graduate Director
2130 Fulton Street
Harney Science Center 219C
San Franciscio, CA 94117
Harney Science Center 219C
San Franciscio, CA 94117