Graduate Program

M.S. in Biology

The Master of Science in Biology (Tampa Campus Only)  is designed to foster the development of technical and analytical skills used in existing and emerging fields of discovery. Only available on the Tampa Campus, this program emphasizes learning and teaching about the interactions, across all scales, among humans and other diverse organisms in a range of environments. 

Students pursuing a Master of Science in Biology can choose from three areas of concentration:

• Ecology and Evolution (EEV)
• Environmental and Ecological Microbiology (EVM)
• Physiology and Morphology (PMY)

Visit the USF Catalog to learn more about each concentrations specific requirements. 

Degree Expectations

Degree requirements should be completed in 2-3 years. All degree requirements must be completed within a five-year period after enrollment in the program. Thesis research should be of publication quality, and students are encouraged to publish their findings. 

Seminar Requirements

Students are expected to give one presentation, excluding the thesis seminar and defense. Students should present posters or oral presentations based on their thesis research at national/regional professional meetings. The student's graduate committee must approve the presentation.