Program Overview

Master's in Integrative Biology

The Master's in Integrative Biology program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological sciences and their interactions with the environment. As a student in this program, you will:

• become competent in the core content knowledge of integrative biology
• develop written and oral communication skills necessary to advance scientific knowledge
• develop critical-thinking skills to remain a lifelong learner and contributor to a scientifically literate society
• be prepared for careers in and outside of academia in disciplines that focus on the biological sciences and human interactions with the environment

Program Details

• Department: Biology
• College: Arts and Sciences
• Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus
• Degree: Master of Science in Integrative Biology
• Specialty Area(s): Integrative Biology Courses

Curriculum

• Thirty credit hours total
• Six credit hours of thesis research
• Two seminar courses required
  • For more specifics on curriculum, see the course catalog

Research

The Department of Integrative Biology takes an integrative approach to research in organismal biology, focusing on increasing our knowledge of organisms and their environments through studies ranging from the molecular to the ecosystem levels.

Admissions Requirements

• In order to be accepted into the Integrative Biology Graduate Program, you must have a faculty member in the department who accepts you into their lab
• GPA of 3.0 or better in all undergraduate coursework
• Personal statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation
• Supplemental form to identify preferred faculty advisors and preparation for a position as a graduate teaching assistant
• After admission, receive agreement from Integrative Biology graduate faculty member to serve as your advisor
• Test Scores: GRE not required
• Application Deadline:
  • January 15 (for Fall admission)
  • September 1 (for Spring admission)

Cost & Assistance

Graduate students in our program are supported by:

• teaching assistantships
• research assistantships
• fellowships
• The nine-month stipend for an M.S. GTA is $20,542
• The nine-month stipend for a Ph.D. GTA is $23,870