Graduate Biology Program

The Department of Biological Sciences Kent State University features a Graduate Biology Program that offers MS and PhD degrees as well as an innovative MA program. Students in the MS and PhD Graduate Biology Programs work in a variety of different research areas including aquatic ecology , evolutionary biology , neurobiology and behavior, cell and molecular biology, microbiology, and reproductive physiology/endocrinology. In addition, students mentored by Biological Sciences faculty members can be trained in the School of Biomedical Sciences. If you're interested in pursuing a Biology Degree, Kent State has the extensive resources and dedicated faculty to help you achieve your goals.

We strongly encourage applications for our MS and PhD Graduate Biology Programs from domestic and international students. Information on the application procedure is available on this web page (how to apply). Feel free to e-mail the Graduate Studies Office if you have any questions.

For complete information on the Graduate Biology Programs application process, as well as our program requirements, course offerings, and graduate student support, select one of the links on the left.

There’s no better place to obtain a Biology degree than Kent State University. Our Graduate Biology Program provides the versatility you need to pursue a career in the branch of biology that most interest you!

Please be sure to visit the School of Biomedical Sciences section of our site to learn more about the unique opportunities available to Kent State University students.