Master of Arts - Biology

Midwestern State University's (MSU Texas) McCoy College of Science, Mathematics and Engineering offers a Master of Arts in Biology (Biomedical Sciences emphasis).

The mission of the Master of Arts degree program in Biology is to help students enhance their understanding of the biological disciplines required for medical school or other professional health science programs. The program builds formal skills in analysis of biomedical literature and of ethical questions that impact the medical profession.

The Biology program at MSU Texas prepares students to become self-sufficient, independent thinkers who work heavily in scientific research. Often, graduates of the biology program put their skills to use in a variety of fields. The program is the optimal environment for learning. The faculty pride themselves on the 2:5 student-to-professor ratio that they are able to provide. This ratio results in the faculty being approachable and accessed more easily, and it allows professors to provide more one-on-one attention to students who are working on thesis research. The smaller enrollment size of the program means that the graduate and teaching assistantships are not as competitive as they may be at schools with larger enrollment numbers.