Master of Science in Biology - Population genetics

The M.S. in Biology offers students rigorous advanced study of the Biological Sciences. Broad preparation is offered in major research areas in Biology through a variety of formal courses and advanced seminars. Students are encouraged to take courses in related sciences. Preparation for both research and teaching is important. 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.

Population genetics is a sub-field of genetics and evolutionary biology which examines genetic change over time within and between populations. Research in population genetics examines patterns of mutation, gene flow, migration, selection and genetic drift.

Bachelor's Degree in Discipline/Related Discipline: A baccalaureate degree in a science field is required.

Statement of Goals: In approximately 500 to 1,000 words, describe your interest in Temple's program, academic achievements, and research goals, and provide the names of up to three faculty with whom you would like to conduct your master's research thesis.

Standardized Test Scores:
GRE: Required, with a combined minimum score of 300 on the quantitative and verbal reasoning sections.

Applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree from an institution where the language of instruction was other than English, with the exception of those who subsequently earned a master's degree at a U.S. institution, must report scores for a standardized test of English that meet these minimums:

TOEFL iBT: 90
IELTS Academic: 6.5
575 PBT.
The minimum admissions standard for all graduate students is ordinarily an undergraduate grade point average of B or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the functional equivalent for students who have attended universities outside of the United States.