M.S. in Biology

Main Campus, Salt Lake City, United States

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# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

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Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

Masters

The Department of Biology offers exceptional opportunities to learn, work, and collaborate across levels of biological organization and styles of research. Faculty research interests span the complete spectrum of biological phenomena and disciplines, from biochemistry to global environmental change. Program Purpose: Graduate training in Biology fosters excellence in research in a wide variety of disciplines while emphasizing a holistic, interactive approach and an evolutionary perspective. Research in Biology utilizes theoretical and computational approaches, laboratory benchwork and outdoor fieldwork. Teaching excellence is fundamental to academic scientists, and students participate in teaching as part of their training. Learning Outcomes: Acquire the skills necessary to conduct original scientific research in the student's area of interest, including project design, development and acquisition of techniques, data collection, analysis and publication. Students will acquire these skills through formal course work and hands-on training in active research laboratories. General mastery of the scientific literature in biology, with expert mastery of the scientific literature in the student's area of study. Mastery will be assessed by the student's ability to converse in both formal and informal settings that include discussions with the student's supervisory committee, colleagues, visiting scientists, attendance at professional meetings, and serving as an effective teaching assistant for at least one semester. Ability to communicate the student's research and its relationship to the larger questions underpinning their research. During their time in graduate school, students will be expected to present a Research In Progress talk to the department once a year. Completion of a thesis that represents a significant contribution to scientific knowledge, and which is publishable in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Ability to write an effective grant proposal. This ability will be assessed during the preliminary exam process. Development of a professional portfolio that includes a curriculum vitae and/or resume, a summary of research interests and experience, a summary of teaching philosophy and experience, publications, and any other documents relevant to the student's career path.

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Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Study Level

Masters

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The mission of the University of Utah is to educate the individual and to discover, refine, and disseminate knowledge. As a major teaching and research university, the flagship institution of the Utah State System of Higher Education, the University of Utah strives to create an academic environment where the highest standards of scholarship and professional practice are observed and where responsibilities to students are conscientiously met. The University recognizes the mutual relevance and interdependence of teaching and research as essential components of academic excellence. It welcomes students who are committed to learning and conform to high academic standards. The right of free inquiry is zealously preserved; diversity is encouraged and respected; critical examination and creativity are promoted; and intellectual integrity and social responsibility are fostered. The University is fully committed to the goals of equal opportunity and affirmative action; which are designed to ensure that each individual is provided with the opportunity for full, unhampered, and responsible participation in ever aspect of campus life. Add in the U's spectacular mountain setting-- a one-of-a-kind environment -- and an extraordinary education is guaranteed.

M.S. in Biology

Main Campus, Salt Lake City, United States

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Study Level

Program overview

Main Subject

Study Level

Admission requirements

Exam Scores

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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