The master's program in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution offers students training in the pursuit of rigorous scientific investigation with an emphasis on ecological and evolutionary processes. Students in this degree program emphasize botany, entomology, zoology, or conservation biology through choice of advisor, committee, course work, and thesis or project. Our graduates have an excellent grasp of theory and application of ecological and evolutionary principles.
In addition, students with our degree will have gained experience in critical thinking, problem solving, research methodology (e.g., experimental design, sampling techniques, and analysis), and both written and oral communication. Our alumni are successful applicants for doctoral degree programs and generally attain high-level academic and non-academic positions in both the private and public sectors.