UMD’s MS in Biological Sciences offers students a broad foundation in cellular biology, ecology, genetics, and evolutionary theory. The program emphasizes research and experimentation, with access to modern laboratories, field stations, and interdisciplinary faculty across life science disciplines. Graduates pursue roles in biotechnology, education, conservation, and research institutions.
Study of drought tolerance mechanisms in native plant species
Genome editing of model organisms using CRISPR-Cas9
Population dynamics modeling of endangered amphibians
Analysis of gene expression under heat stress in Arabidopsis
Microbiome characterization of insect pollinators in agricultural zones
Comparative genomics of antibiotic resistance genes in soil bacteria
Ecological field study on urbanization effects on bird species richness
RNA-seq analysis of immune response genes in zebrafish
Tracking invasive species spread through GIS mapping and surveys
Study of symbiotic nitrogen fixation efficiency in legumes
Assessment of mitochondrial DNA variation in regional fish populations
Analysis of phenotypic plasticity in changing environmental gradients
Behavioral ecology study of social hierarchy in rodent colonies
Investigation of root-soil interactions in nutrient cycling
Development of a bioinformatics pipeline for gene annotation
Study on the impact of light pollution on nocturnal pollinators
Investigation of predator-prey coevolution in closed systems
Analysis of plant secondary metabolite pathways in medicinal herbs
Field study of seed dispersal mechanisms in fragmented forests
Monitoring genetic bottlenecks in reintroduced wildlife populations
Explore living systems at every scale through data-rich, hands-on research in UMD’s MS in Biological Sciences.
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