Master of Science in Biology


The M.S. in Biology program at Winthrop University offers students broad training in biology. Students may concentrate in areas ranging from conservation biology and behavioral ecology to biomedical research in cancer, molecular biology and bioinformatics. Students work closely with graduate faculty advisors who hold Ph.D.s in their areas of specialization and are active researchers. Graduate courses are small (12 students or fewer) allowing for maximum interactions between students and their professors. Our graduate faculty members enjoy teaching and mentoring graduate students and many have won awards for their teaching and scholarship.   

Interim Graduate Program Director: 
Dr. Laura Glasscock
glasscockl@winthrop.edu
803/323-2600


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Graduate Assistantships

Students may have the opportunity to work in their department and around campus as graduate assistants and associates.

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Employment & Continued Education

Over 92% of Winthrop's Biology graduate students have matriculated into the work-force or continued their education.

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Travel Support

Travel support may be available for graduate student presentations or performances.


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Graduate Faculty Research

Our M.S. in Biology students work closely with graduate faculty advisors who hold Ph.D.s in their areas of specialization and are active researchers. Areas of faculty expertise include the following:

  • Behavioral Ecology
  • Bioinformatics
  • Biomedical Research
  • Community Ecology
  • Conservation Biology
  • CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing
  • Developmental and Neurobiology
  • DNA Repair
  • Fire and Wetland Ecology
  • Fish Physiology
  • Global Change
  • Microscopy
  • Molecular Genetics and Systematics
  • Tropical Ecosystems
  • Viral Evolution and Bacteriophage Biology

Beyond Graduation

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"As a member of the first cohort of Winthrop’s Accelerated Master’s in Biology program, I became part of a close-knit community of graduate students and faculty that taught me how to really do science! The advanced discussion classes gave me valuable experience in reading and communicating scientific research; we went beyond the textbooks and straight to the source. Other classes included hands-on field and lab work, writing literature reviews, learning to use statistical analysis software, and developing our scientific inquiry skills. Additionally, I learned a lot about teaching through working as a graduate assistant. The excellent mentorship and community spirit among the faculty and students here at Winthrop can’t be matched. This program helped me start my career, and fueled my passion for research and teaching! Since graduating, I have been teaching several different biology classes and interviewing for PhD programs, and I can’t wait for what comes next!"

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Alumni Employment & Continued Education

M.S. in Biology graduates go on to careers in a wide variety of biology-related fields or continue their training in doctoral and professional degree programs. Here are some directions our students have gone in:

Careers:

Our graduates have found jobs in:

  • Biomedical research (University of South Carolina, Vanderbilt University, Carolinas Medical Center, North Carolina Research Campus, Kannapolis Research Campus)

  • Government agencies (USDA, State of South Carolina, Mecklenberg County)

  • Museums (American Museum of Natural History, Schiele Museum, Museum of York County)

  • Private industry

  • College-level biology teaching  

Ph.D. Programs:

Our M.S. graduates have gone on to doctoral programs all over the country, including:

  • University of South Carolina (Immunology, Marine Biology, Paleontology, Paleopathology)

  • Medical University of South Carolina (Biomedicine)

  • Medical College of Georgia (Biomedicine)

  • University of South Florida (Landscape Ecology)

  • The Ohio State University (Evolutionary Biology)

  • Penn State University (Biology)

  • Wake Forest University (Microbiology/Immunology)

  • University of Arizona (Physiology)

Professional Programs:

Our graduates have gone on to programs in medicine, veterinary medicine and pharmacy.


 

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