The Department of Biology offers courses of study leading to either a Master of Science or a Master of Arts degree. Both degree programs provide students the opportunity to increase their knowledge through formal course work. Candidates for the Master of Science degree intensify their knowledge in at least one specific area of biology through guided in depth research experience.

Graduate student support packages include full tuition and fee remission for qualified applicants, and most students receive stipends for their work as graduate teaching assistants in departmental laboratory courses.