Western Kentucky University's online graduate program in biology is a 33-credit-hour course of study leading to a master of science (MS) in biology. Students must take nine credits of core courses, such as Introduction to Graduate Research and Investigation in Biology, as well as an internship in college-level instruction and a graduate-level seminar. Additionally, all online biology students must take 21 credits of electives chosen from areas such as Molecular Genetics, Science Education Seminar, Physiology in Ecology, Cell Biology, and other related science topics. Three credit hours of research tool instruction must also be completed. Research tool classes may include Research Methods, Statistics, Epidemiology, Educational Psychology, or other research-based courses. Classes are taken through the college Blackboard online system. Blackboard is a website that allows registered students access to all online course materials, including class outlines, syllabi, notes, exams, class chats, and other necessary course materials.
Western Kentucky University
1906 College Heights Blvd.
#11080
Bowling Green, KY 42101
270-745-5173
wku.edu
University of Nebraska Kearney's eCampus offers a 36-credit master of science (MS) in biology degree. Classes are taken through a combination of Internet and video-on-demand methods. Students must have an undergraduate degree with a concentration in the biological sciences. Individuals entering this graduate-level program typically work in biological research or teach biology at the secondary or postsecondary levels. All MS students must complete 18 credits of required core courses, which include Organic Evolution, An Introduction to Graduate Study, Biological Research, Biological Perspectives, and Current Issues in Biology. Additionally, 18 credits in biology electives are required, and students may choose from areas such as Histology, Vertebrate Natural History, Mycology, Freshwater Ecology, and Scientific Illustration. The University of Nebraska Kearney is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.
University of Nebraska Kearney
Bruner Hall of Science
Room 302D
Kearney, NE 68849
308-865-1589
unk.edu
Connecticut's Saint Joseph College's online biology degree is a graduate-level master of science program. This 30-credit 2-year program is intended for students who are not able to complete on-campus classes. Online classes provide the opportunity for course discussion through threaded forums, as well as assessment and feedback from professors. The program includes class titles such as Ecology, Biometry, Epidemiology, Cell Biology, Mycology, Advanced Physiology, Genetics, Public Health, and Neuroscience. Applications for admission require an essay, a 3.0 minimum grade point average, and two letters of recommendation.
Saint Joseph College
1678 Asylum Ave.
West Hartford, CT 06117
860-232-4571
sjc.edu