An entering graduate student should meet with the departmental graduate coordinator as soon as possible after arrival on campus. The coordinator will: Help design and then approve the student's ...

*Updated as of Jan. 6, 2026: Since the Spring 2026 dissertation deadline to hold the defense lands during Spring Break, we modified the dissertation deadlines for Spring 2026 in an effort to make the ...

Gain advanced knowledge and research expertise in biology to prepare for careers in science, technology and education. Our program fosters critical thinking and equips you with the competencies needed ...

Students completing a written thesis as part of their Master’s degree program must submit this form so that their record can accurately reflect their plan and associated requirements. Students ...

An academic degree always includes a written thesis. As a student at the University, you are a full member of the academic community and an expert in your own field. In your master’s thesis, you will ...

Finding or developing a topic is a time-consuming process for which you should allow sufficient time. As a rule, we do not offer "ready-made" topics, but the students look for their own topic. In some ...

All students in the Advanced Inquiry Program (AIP) and the Global Field Program (GFP) choose to earn either the M.A.T. in the Biological Sciences or the M.A. in Biology. The M.A.T. is for teachers ...

For her thesis project, education grad Meghan Parker made an autobiographical graphic novel that argues for drawing to be recognized as a mode of scholarship. Any optimist will tell you that pedagogy ...

Are you looking for an exciting Master’s thesis topic? Our group offers a wide range of thesis projects using natural history collections, genomics, and bioinformatics. Many projects are part of ...