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Our Biology MA program lets you take the next step in your life science career.

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Lead in your field or prepare for a terminal degree with our Master of Arts in Biology.

Our MA in Biology enables students to broaden and deepen their knowledge of biology and engage in independent research and data analysis. Students in this program will design and execute an original field-based or laboratory-based research project.

An MA in Biology Designed for You

  • for students or working professionals preparing for doctoral programs in biological/biomedical sciences
  • for individuals who intend to pursue professional programs in human and veterinary medicine
  • for working professionals who wish to expand their options for careers in biotechnology, industry, government or academia
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The RIC Advantage

89%
of faculty hold terminal degrees in their fields.
$300M
More than $300 million has been invested in campus upgrades & renovations in the past 5 years.

Our Biology Faculty

We'll teach you to conduct literature searches on timely biological topics, evaluate and synthesize primary source materials and develop the advanced scientific writing and oral communication skills necessary to interact effectively with fellow scientists in the professional arena. 

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Apply for Graduate Admission

To begin the process you will need to sign up for an account with CollegeNET. Once you have a CollegeNET account, you will be able to log in any time and see your Activity Log which shows you a personalized status page.

Ensuring That You'll be Ready

Dana Kolibachuk

Dana Kolibachuk

“Our program provides a deeper understanding of specific areas within biology through hands-on experiences with research methods and experimental design, critical analysis of scientific literature and by developing effective oral and written communication skills.â€

– Professor of Biology

Program Details

Admission and Course Information

Applications to the program are due March 1 for fall admission or November 1 for spring admission. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered if space is still available in the program.

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Take the Next Step

Contact the Program Director

Department of Biology

A degree in biology can launch you into a wide range of careers, from the pharmaceutical industry to the medical field, from environmental science to biotechnology.

Dr. Deborah E. Britt

Assistant Professor