Graduate Programs
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The TCU Department of Biology embodies the teacher-scholar model and our graduate students receive the best practical training and professional mentoring. Students join our graduate program to pursue research careers in academia, prepare for professional careers that require additional training, or simply learn more about the exciting work going on at the forefront of biology. Below you can learn more about degree requirements, discover areas of research, find courses of interest, and funding opportunities. We are so glad to have you as part of our department and will work with you in any way to ensure a successful and meaningful graduate experience!
Biology Graduate Program Quick Facts
MS students serve as teaching assistants
MS students graduate in 2 yrs
Graduate students publish their research
Graduate students present at scientific meetings
Graduate students obtain jobs w/in 1 yr
Receive Adkins summer salary support
Graduate Degree Programs
The Department of Biology offers three graduate degrees: the Master of Arts (MA, without
a thesis), the Master of Science (MS, with a thesis), and the Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D). Generally, students complete the MA and MS programs in two years whereas PhD
students complete their theses in five years.
Research
A key component of the graduate student experience is conducting research side by
side with faculty scientists. Research provides students with the opportunity to expand
their knowledge and prepare for a professional career in the biological sciences.
The faculty perform research in many areas of the biological sciences. Whether you
are interested in ecology and the environment or cellular and molecular biology, we
expect that you will find a research opportunity that suits your interest.
Graduate Student Support
TCU and the Department of Biology provide salary, research, and travel support to
our graduate students. The majority of graduate student in the Department of Biology
receive salary support through teaching assistantships and summer funding is available
to MS students through the Adkins fellowship program. Funding opportunities for research
and travel to scientific meetings are also available.
Teaching Assistantships & Summer Support
Admissions Requirements
TCU and the Department of Biology provide salary, research, and travel support to
our graduate students. The majority of graduate student in the Department of Biology
receive salary support through teaching assistantships. Funding opportunities for
research and travel to scientific meetings are also available and students are actively
encouraged to apply for them.