The Department of Biology provides courses in the life sciences, emphasizing advances in molecular genetics, embryology, development and evolutionary biology. Faculty members conduct research in developmental biology, evolutionary biology, neurobiology, microbiology, ecology, oceanography, immunology, and molecular biology. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects at all levels.
Masters Program Assistantships now available for 2012-2013
Assistantships include tuition remission.
Applications for the Biology MS graduate program can be Completed Online.
Please see also more information on Faculty Research Interests and current Graduate Student Projects. Please feel free to e-mail any of the profiled faculty for more information.
ATTENTION: Graduate Student Open House, February 20, 2012
In 101 Hurst at 10:00 (see Campus Maps/Directions)
Prospective Science Graduate Students are cordially invited to the Biology, Environmental Science, & Professional Science Masters open house.
Meet the faculty and graduate students, learn about research projects, and how to apply for graduate assistantships. RSVP to Nancy Zeller at nzeller@american.edu or David Angelini at angelini@american.edu by February 17th.
Students have the opportunity to visit, observe, and intern in some of the nation's most prestigious biological research centers, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
