Masters of Science, Biological Sciences

This is a research-intensive, thesis-based degree program that typically takes 3-4 years to complete.  Biology M.S. students engage in independent research programs under the supervision of a UAA faculty member.  The coursework for the M.S. is highly flexible and individualized, and is determined in conjunction with the student’s thesis committee.  Students seeking admission to the M.S. program are strongly advised to contact faculty members whose research interests are of interest to the applicant; admission to the program cannot be completed without a faculty mentor willing to accept the student into his or her research program.  Faculty interests are located on our faculty web page. We highly recommend that applicants to our Masters program include the name of their faculty mentor in their application's cover letter as this will ensure a more smooth process.

Admission deadlines:  All application materials are due by March 15 for Fall admission, and by November 15 for Spring admission. Please be sure to carefully read through the following sources of graduate admissions information.

University-wide graduate admission requirements

Biological Sciences graduate admission requirements

Collaborative Ph.D. programs

Students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. in Biology at the University of Alaska Anchorage may do so via collaborative programs with the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Students engaged in research with a UAA faculty member may apply to the following UAF Ph.D. programs:  Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biology and Wildlife, or Fisheries and Ocean Sciences. A UAA faculty mentor can advise the applicant which program is most appropriate for the course of study.  Each collaborative program has different admissions, degree, and residency requirements.  Please visit the UAF Graduate School's website for additional information. We do ask Ph.D. applicants to send a complete copy of their application packet to our office for our files and highly recommend that applicants include the name of their UAA faculty mentor in their application's cover letter. This will ensure a more smooth application process.