MASTER OF BIOLOGY (M.A.)

Our biology MA program excels for its versatility and practical career value. You’ll get a personalized experience that pays off in the job market and the workplace.

Oakland’s master of biology prepares you for career success because of its:

• Personalized curriculum. The master of arts in biology involves more credits of coursework than a research-focused degree. And Oakland’s graduate catalog gives you a wide range of course options, so you can focus your studies in areas that best serve your objectives.
  
• Engaged faculty. Our biology master’s faculty offer professional mentorship and career guidance in addition to classroom instruction. You’ll learn from highly accomplished biologists who make graduate teaching a top priority.
  
• Top-notch facilities. Although the biology MA doesn’t require a research thesis, you still have the option to include hands-on research in your master of biology degree. Oakland’s 16 labs and on-campus natural preserves allow you to work with cutting-edge instruments and explore more than 100 acres of on-campus forests and wetlands.
  
• Flexibility and convenience. As a one-year program, Oakland’s master of biology is a comfortable fit for working adults who need to balance school with job responsibilities. You can begin the program in the fall, winter, or summer semester, arranging your schedule for maximum convenience.
  
• Career connections. Our master of biology helps you develop professional skills that have value in the job market. You’ll acquire expertise that can help you earn a promotion, switch careers, change employers, or simply get better results in your current job.