Master of Science in Biology

University of San Francisco

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. ur 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.The focus of USF’s 24-unit Master of Science in Biology program is hands-on lab research with full-time faculty and the completion of a major lab research project. Students who have successfully completed the program are prepared to pursue further postgraduate work or to enter into a technical position in a related research or industrial laboratory.