Program Overview

University of Florida Graduate Program in Zoology

The Department of Biology at the University of Florida offers graduate programs in Zoology leading to the Master of Science in Teaching, Master of Science, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The program emphasizes Integrative Biology, with a focus on theoretical foundations provided by evolutionary biology and ecology.

Program Overview

• The program's approach is highlighted through the first-year, required graduate course, Integrative Principles.
• Each student's supervisory committee recommends additional courses based on the student's academic background and research plans.
• Faculty expertise includes ecology, evolution, behavior, comparative and environmental physiology, genetics, development, and phylogenetics.
• Research areas encompass a variety of terrestrial and aquatic environments and geographic regions, focusing on organisms including plants.

Degrees Offered

• Doctor of Philosophy:
  • Without a concentration
  • Concentration in Animal Molecular and Cellular Biology
  • Concentration in Tropical Conservation and Development
  • Concentration in Wetland Sciences
• Master of Science:
  • Without a concentration
  • Concentration in Tropical Conservation and Development
  • Concentration in Wetland Sciences
• Master of Science in Teaching:
  • Without a concentration
  • Concentration in Tropical Conservation and Development
  • Concentration in Wetland Sciences

Course Information

Zoology Courses

Biology Departmental Courses

Student Learning Outcomes

Zoology (PhD)

1. Knowledge: Students will identify, define, and describe basic fundamentals of biology and a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of zoology.
2. Skills: Students will design a research project, collect data, analyze and interpret the results, and present the results of original research in oral and written form.
3. Skills: Students design a research project, collect data, analyze and interpret the results, and present the results of original research in oral and written form.
4. Professional Behavior: Students will demonstrate ethical behaviors, professional conduct.
5. Professional Behavior: Students will be able to interact and communicate with professionals at scientific conferences.

Zoology (MS)

1. Knowledge: Students will identify, define, and describe the basic fundamentals of biology and zoology.
2. Skills: Students will design a research project, collect data, analyze and interpret the results, and present this in written and oral form.
3. Professional Behavior: Students will practice ethical behaviors and professional conduct.
4. Professional Behavior: Students will interact and communicate with professionals at scientific conferences.

Zoology (MST)

1. Knowledge: Students will identify, define, and describe the basic fundamentals of zoology.
2. Skills: Students will define, explain, and communicate key concepts in zoology and biology.
3. Professional Behavior: Students will engage in ethical behaviors and professional conduct.
4. Professional Behavior: Students will practice ethical behaviors and professional conduct.