Biological Sciences, M.S.
College of Arts and Sciences
Master research skills to answer fundamental questions and advance discoveries in all aspects of biology, including a specialty aligned with your interests and career goals.
Join a cutting-edge research program committed to studying biology from the cellular and genetic levels to the organismal and environmental levels. Our eight areas of specialization allow you to focus on your interests. All M.S. students receive financial support and graduate prepared to design, conduct and interpret research experiments.
Program Highlights
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Research Focus
Hone valuable research skills in our advanced programs with opportunities to teach, present and publish.
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Supportive Environment
Join the Graduate Association of Biological Sciences, which seeks to enrich the student experience with a variety of ongoing activities.
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Interdisciplinary Approach
Benefit from the engaged faculty and staff members who work endlessly to foster a collaborative program.
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Awards Available
Enhance your college experience with travel awards to attend professional conferences in your areas of interest.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Laboratory Research
Conducting experiments and analyzing data to gain new knowledge and insights in a scientific field
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Scientific Writing
Communicating scientific research and findings in a clear, accurate and compelling manner
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Presentation Skills
Preparing and delivering effective and engaging presentations to inform, persuade or inspire
Analytical Reasoning
Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Learn how alumni use degrees with outcome data from Gamecock GradStats, a service of the University of South Carolina Career Center.
Potential Careers
- Medical Researcher
- Academic Researcher
- Biotechnology Developer
- Environmental Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Teacher
Job Titles of Alumni
- Senior Research Associate
- Lab Supervisor
- Research Associate
- Adjunct Professor
- Research Specialist
- Senior Data Scientist
Workplace Settings
- Biotechnology or Pharmaceutical Laboratories
- Universities
- Hospital Laboratories
- State and National Parks
- Water Management Sites
- Military Laboratories
Employers of Alumni
- BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
- University of South Carolina
- St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- Nephron Pharmaceuticals
- Greenville Health System
- CRISPR Therapeutics
I love my work and am passionate about cancer biology. My mentor has encouraged me every step of the way. The faculty in our department consistently push students to succeed by providing guidance for not only our research but also our general education, careers, and lives.
