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Chairperson: Robert H. Fitts, Ph.D.
marquette.edu/biology

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Degrees Offered

Master of Science, Plan A only; Doctor of Philosophy

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Specializations

Master’s: Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Epithelial Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Muscle and Nerve Physiology, Neuroscience

Doctoral: Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Ecology, Epithelial Physiology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Muscle and Nerve Physiology, Neuroscience

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Program Description

The biological sciences graduate program aspires to train experimental scientists capable of teaching and directing independent research by providing a broad theoretical background and an appreciation for the rigor of the scientific method. Students are prepared for employment in faculty positions and research posts in academia and industry.

The department offers two tracks for graduate studies: biological sciences and neurosciences. Both provide students with research experiences using all areas of modern biological techniques to study molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, systems and organism functioning. The biological sciences track has several areas of focus including: cell and developmental biology, biochemistry and genetics, microbiology and ecology and physiology. The neuroscience track, offered in collaboration with the neuroscience faculty in the Department of Biomedical Sciences, examines the function of the nervous system from molecular and cellular to behavior, and how the system goes wrong during neural disorders. The main areas of research include: the neurobiology of addiction, stress and mental disorders, feeding and ion channels. Both tracks of master of science and doctoral degrees offer 12-month support (academic and summer stipends), paid tuition credits and provide qualified reimbursement for university provided health insurance. Marquette University works with an outside plan administrator to offer graduate students health insurance.  

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Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants are expected to have completed a bachelor's degree in biology or a related field. As a general rule, preference will be given to applicants to the doctoral program.

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Application Deadline

No official deadline exists for the master’s or the doctoral programs; however, completed applications will be reviewed starting on Dec. 15. Applications for admission received after this date will be considered as space permits.

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Graduate School:

1. A completed online application form and fee.
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
3. A statement of professional goals and aspirations.
4. Three letters of recommendation which give evidence of the applicant’s scholarly promise.
5. GRE scores (General Test is required, Subject Test is recommended).
6. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency. 

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