Program Description:

The graduate programs in biological sciences are designed to offer a broad, multi-disciplinary, modern education in the life sciences coupled with the development of in-depth expertise and research training within a specialized area.

Degrees Offered: 

Ph.D.
M.S.

Tracks/Concentrations: 

N/A

Department:

Biological Sciences

Part-Time or Full-Time: 

Full-time (Ph.D.)
Full-time, Part-time (M.S.)

Online or On Campus:  On campus

Accelerated Program

Admissions Requirements

GRE General Test required
Strong undergraduate training in calculus, cell biology, general biology, genetics, organic chemistry, physics, and statistics recommended  

Term of Admission: Fall

Domestic Application Deadlines: January 1

International Application Deadlines: January 1

Contact Us

Main Contact Info: 

410-455-3669 (UMBC)

Graduate Program Director:

Michelle Starz-Gaiano, 410-455-2217, starz@umbc.edu

Graduate Program Coordinator:  

Brandy Darcey, 410-455-3669, bdarcey@umbc.edu