University of North Dakota

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.S., Ph.D.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Biology offers graduate studies leading to the Master of Science (thesis and non-thesis options) and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. These programs are designed to prepare students for academic teaching and research, research in government service, research and developmental opportunities in industry, and functioning as a professional biologist. The department offers graduate work in the following areas: Ecology; Behavior; Fisheries Biology; Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; Genetics; Cell Biology and Neurobiology; Morphology; Physiology; Systematics and Molecular Biology. A reputation for excellence in the area of Ecology of the Northern Great Plains has been developed, and the Ph.D. program has been designated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) as a Western Regional Graduate Program because of its uniqueness and strength. It is, therefore, open to residents of the 13 western states at resident tuition rates. For more information, please visit our website.

Accreditation:

A reputation for excellence in the area of Ecology of the Northern Great Plains has been developed

International Student Requirements:

All non-native speakers of English are required to submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999