{"id":244,"date":"2021-01-20T12:34:22","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T12:34:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/?page_id=244"},"modified":"2026-05-05T10:19:04","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T14:19:04","slug":"biology-ms","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/biology-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Master\u2019s Degree in Biology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-umflint-templates umflint-template-default\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-custom-content-position is-position-bottom-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;min-height:600px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-9637 size-full\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2025\/08\/Grad.Biology.2.jpg\" 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Science in Biology <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Master of Science in Biology program at the University of Michigan-Flint equips you with the knowledge and experiences needed to be an essential member of a research laboratory and play an investigative role in scientific discoveries that change lives.<br><br>Researchers pursuing breakthroughs in biology must have exceptional critical thinking skills and extensive training. Specifically designed for students driven to pursue biological research in the private or public sectors or teach science, the MS in Biology blends sophisticated hands-on training and techniques within new research areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through the on-campus Biology master\u2019s degree program, you advance your laboratory and field skills and learn to apply critical thinking to ground-breaking scientific research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Current UM-Flint students may wish to consider enrolling in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/joint-bs-ms-biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Joint BS\/MS in Biology<\/a>. The joint program curriculum allows students to simultaneously earn undergraduate and graduate credits, which count for bachelor&#8217;s and master&#8217;s degrees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading mb-2 has-primary-color has-text-color\">On This Page<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-5\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#why-choose\">Why Choose UM-Flint<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#Curriculum\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#what\">What Can You Do with a Master\u2019s Degree in Biology?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#admission-requirements\">Admission Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube mt-3 mb-4 wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"UM-Flint MS in Biology\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HKI26oG8p4A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-5 mb-5\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-3 mb-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"why-choose\">Why Earn Your Biology Master\u2019s Degree at UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Flexible Part-\/Full-time Program Format<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the option to pursue your MS in Biology degree on a part-time basis to accommodate your busy schedule as a working professional. Or you may choose to immerse yourself in this program full-time to fast-track your degree completion in as little as 12 months. You also can select a thesis or non-thesis track, depending on your academic goals and interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>State-of-the-Art Laboratories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the University of Michigan-Flint, we support your innovation and scientific pursuit with first-class facilities and equipment. You have access to UM-Flint\u2019s laboratories and equipment, allowing you to test your hypotheses and explore new findings using the latest research and analytic technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of this rigorous master\u2019s in Biology program, you work alongside faculty members who are conducting important and diverse research across the field of biology. The faculty of the College of Innovation &amp; Technology are deeply engaged in research. These scholarly pursuits are diverse in subject matter and allow faculty to engage with students, colleagues, the community, and industry on many projects.<br><br>Check out some of the current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/research\/\">CIT Research<\/a> activities taking place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"Curriculum\">MS in Biology Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>UM-Flint\u2019s Master of Science in Biology program offers a flexible and broad curriculum that encourages original scientific research and innovation in biological sciences. Building on your undergraduate degree in biology or a related life science degree, the master\u2019s in Biology program curriculum integrates the latest advances in biology, including new research techniques and areas of study.<br><br>With engaging lectures and hands-on laboratory experiments, students acquire advanced knowledge in cellular biology, ecology, and scientific methodology and the practical application of the knowledge in real-world settings.<br><br>In the program of study, you may choose a thesis track or a non-thesis track. The non-thesis track requires a minimum of 32 study credits to graduate, while the thesis track requires at least 30 credits. Please note we are not accepting applications to pursue the thesis option at this time. 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In 2022, Michigan planned to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/whitmer\/news\/press-releases\/2022\/06\/28\/projects-to-create-over-280-jobs-and-grow-life-sciences-and-agribusiness-industries\">grow the life sciences and agribusiness industries and create over 280 high-paying jobs<\/a>.<br><br>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/oes\/current\/oes191029.htm\">Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, Biological Scientists&#8217; median annual wage is $106,790 in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn metropolitan area, while the national median is $90,010.<br><br>Common career paths with an MS degree in Biology:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research Scientist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wildlife Biologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molecular Biologist<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Microbiologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Preparation for professional school such as Medical, Dental, Veterinary<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preparation for PhD programs in the life sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-3\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"$106,790 median annual wage for a biological scientist\" class=\"wp-image-2694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/18\/files\/2022\/09\/Biology.Stat_-768x768.png 768w, 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class=\"col-12 col-md-7\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A bachelor\u2019s degree in biology or related life science from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\">regionally accredited institution<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minimum overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in required prerequisite courses.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Completion of the following prerequisites at a regionally accredited university:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cell Biology, Ecology, Genetics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organic Chemistry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-Calculus Mathematics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General Physics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statistics (preferably Biostatistics) recommended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants who have completed a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/cit\/biology\/\">BS in Biology at UM-Flint<\/a> automatically fulfill these 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Other materials can be emailed to <a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a> or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Graduate Transcript Policy for Domestic Students<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a> for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letters of recommendation<\/a>. This requirement is waived for all University of Michigan-Flint Alumni.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Statement of Purpose: include information on why you are interested in the MS in Biology program, pertinent background information, and long-term goals. Applicants interested in the thesis option should indicate two to three faculty members they would consider as potential thesis advisors. Please note we are not accepting applications to pursue the thesis option at this time. You may contact Heather Dawson at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:hdawson@umich.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hdawson@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students must submit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>International students on a student visa (F-1 or J-1) may begin the MS program in the fall or winter semester. To comply with the immigration regulations requirements, international students on a student visa must enroll in at least 6 credits of in-person classes during their fall and winter semesters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This program is an on-campus program with in-person courses. Admitted students can apply for a student (F-1) visa. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a> for guidance regarding your eligibility.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\" id=\"deadlines\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the day of the application deadline. The master\u2019s in Biology degree program has rolling admissions and reviews completed applications each month.&nbsp;<br><br>To be considered for admission, all application materials must be submitted on or before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fall \u2013 Feb. 1 (guaranteed consideration for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall&nbsp; &#8211; May 1 (international student deadline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fall \u2013 Aug. 1 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 Oct. 1 (international student deadline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Winter \u2013 Dec. 1 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Summer \u2013 April 1 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents only)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color\">Learn More about UM-Flint\u2019s Master\u2019s in Biology Degree<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-5\">If you are ready to blaze a trail in the world of biology and life sciences, join the Master of Science in Biology degree program at the UM-Flint! 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