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Graduate Program in Biology

MS in Biology

 

From biomolecules to biomes, this is the place to study biology. Our department has the academic size and diversity to offer opportunities found at larger research institutions, yet we are able to maintain the personal and intimate learning community found at smaller liberal arts colleges.

In short, we offer the best of both worlds. As you tour our website, you will see that we are committed to excellence in both teaching and scholarship, with the student at the center of our activities. This commitment creates a learning environment where students excel both in and out of the classroom.

News

ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ Biology Professor Selected for Second Fulbright US Scholar Grant

Josiah Townsend, professor in ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµâ€™s Department of Biology, has been selected for his second Fulbright US Scholar Award—this time to conduct research and teach in Costa Rica during the 2026–27 academic year.

Two ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ Students Present Research During Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol Event

Two standout undergraduate student researchers at ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ were selected to participate in the 2026 Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event held on March 24.

ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ Summer Field Biology Courses at Pymatuning Lab of Ecology

Are you looking for summer coursework or interested in gaining new experience and skills in a field-related biological science? With summer registration just around the corner, we encourage you to consider the ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ Summer Field Biology Courses at the Pymatuning Lab of Ecology!

Simmons Presents at Pennsylvania Vector Control Association Meeting

Professor Emeritus of Biology Tom Simmons moderated a session and was an invited speaker at the 52nd annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Vector Control Association held in State College from October 20th to 22nd, 2025.

ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ Forensic Science Major to Begin Accepting Students for Fall 2025

ÃÜÌÒÊÓÆµ will launch a new forensic sciences major for fall 2025.