Biology MS Postgraduate Programme By Temple University |TopUniversities
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Application Deadline

01 Mar, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Gain broad preparation in major biological research topics through a variety of advanced seminars and coursework with the Master of Science in Biology in Temple's College of Science and Technology. Graduates with this degree are prepareed for a career in scientific research or teaching.


In this intensive program, graduate students will work closely with College of Science and Technology faculty members to develop a body of research. Faculty members specialize in areas including aquatic and terrestrial ecology, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics, among others. Throughout your studies, you will be afforded the option to choose to focus on specializations and research areas including


  • cellular and molecular neuroscience;
  • computational biology, focusing on computational evolutionary genomics;
  • ecology;
  • evolutionary medicine, an interdisciplinary field that examines contemporary human disease within the larger context of evolutionary history;
  • genetic epidemiology, an interdisciplinary field that examines the impact of genetic and environmental factors on modern human disease;
  • molecular, cellular and developmental biology; and
  • population genetics, a subfield of genetics and evolutionary biology which examines genetic change over time within and between populations.

You may  also take advantage of interdisciplinary options for coursework and research with other Temple University departments, including Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering and Physics. Faculty from the Biology Department participate in special interdisciplinary programs, including the Center for Computational Genetics and Genomics and the Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine.

    Programme overview

    Main Subject

    Biological Sciences

    Degree

    MSc

    Study Level

    Masters

    Study Mode

    On Campus

    Gain broad preparation in major biological research topics through a variety of advanced seminars and coursework with the Master of Science in Biology in Temple's College of Science and Technology. Graduates with this degree are prepareed for a career in scientific research or teaching.


    In this intensive program, graduate students will work closely with College of Science and Technology faculty members to develop a body of research. Faculty members specialize in areas including aquatic and terrestrial ecology, biochemistry, cell biology, and genetics, among others. Throughout your studies, you will be afforded the option to choose to focus on specializations and research areas including


    • cellular and molecular neuroscience;
    • computational biology, focusing on computational evolutionary genomics;
    • ecology;
    • evolutionary medicine, an interdisciplinary field that examines contemporary human disease within the larger context of evolutionary history;
    • genetic epidemiology, an interdisciplinary field that examines the impact of genetic and environmental factors on modern human disease;
    • molecular, cellular and developmental biology; and
    • population genetics, a subfield of genetics and evolutionary biology which examines genetic change over time within and between populations.

    You may  also take advantage of interdisciplinary options for coursework and research with other Temple University departments, including Biochemistry, Computer Science, Engineering and Physics. Faculty from the Biology Department participate in special interdisciplinary programs, including the Center for Computational Genetics and Genomics and the Institute for Genomics and Evolutionary Medicine.

      Admission Requirements

      61+
      6.5+
      90+
      110+
      Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in a science field is required.

      01 Mar 2026
      Jan
      Aug

      • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

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