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Graduate Programs

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The TCU Department of Biology embodies the teacher-scholar model and our graduate students receive the best practical training and professional mentoring. Students join our graduate program to pursue research careers in academia, prepare for professional careers that require additional training, or simply learn more about the exciting work going on at the forefront of biology. Below you can learn more about degree requirements, discover areas of research, find courses of interest, and funding opportunities.  We are so glad to have you as part of our department and will work with you in any way to ensure a successful and meaningful graduate experience!

Graduate Degree Programs

Graduate ResearchThe Department of Biology offers three graduate degrees: the Master of Arts (MA, without a thesis), the Master of Science (MS, with a thesis), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D). Generally, students complete the MA and MS programs in two years whereas PhD students complete their theses in five years.

 

 

Degree Requirements

Course Catalog

Course list by Semester


Research

Graduates students at computerA key component of the graduate student experience is conducting research side by side with faculty scientists. Research provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge and prepare for a professional career in the biological sciences. The faculty perform research in many areas of the biological sciences. Whether you are interested in ecology and the environment or cellular and molecular biology, we expect that you will find a research opportunity that suits your interest.

 

Faculty Research Areas

Facilities


Graduate Student Support

Thesis PresentationTCU and the Department of Biology provide salary, research, and travel support to our graduate students. The majority of graduate student in the Department of Biology receive salary support through teaching assistantships and summer funding is available to MS students through the Adkins fellowship program. Funding opportunities for research and travel to scientific meetings are also available.

 

Teaching Assistantships & Summer Support

Research & Travel Support


 Admissions Requirements

Winton Scott Science BuildingTCU and the Department of Biology provide salary, research, and travel support to our graduate students. The majority of graduate student in the Department of Biology receive salary support through teaching assistantships. Funding opportunities for research and travel to scientific meetings are also available and students are actively encouraged to apply for them.

 

 

 

Admission Requirements & Application Process

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