University of Missouri - St. Louis

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S., Ph.D., Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Tropical Biology and Conservation

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Biology offers M.S. degrees in three broad areas of biology: (a) Cellular,Molecular, and Developmental Biology, (b) Physiology and Organismal Biology, and (c) Ecology,Evolution, and Systematics. Ph.D. degrees are available in Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics,as well as related areas of Behavior, Physiological Ecology, and Molecular Evolution. Ourgraduate programs are based on intensive course work and research experiences thatemphasize interpretive and analytical skills in several areas of biology, and above all feature aclose working relationship between students and faculty. Study programs are individualized byadvising and dissertation committees which follow each student's progress closely.

Eligibility Requirements:

Three letters of recommendation from previous professors; GRE encouraged for M.S.students but required for Ph.D. students;

International Student Requirements:

English language proficiency

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999