Biology Graduate Programs

The department offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in biology. The M.S. program is a thesis-based, full-time program designed to be completed within two years, while the M.A. program is course-based and accommodates both full- and part-time students. Undergraduate students enrolled at Saint Joseph's with majors in biology or environmental science may be able to complete a combined 5-year B.S./M.A. or B.S./M.S. degree as well.

A Master of Arts in Biology at Saint Joseph's University offers courses in immunology, biochemistry, bacterial pathogenesis, neurobiology, physiology and more.

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A Master of Science in Biology from Saint Joseph's University will increase your knowledge of life science topics and refine your skills as an experimental scientist.

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Through the online four-course genomics certificate program at Saint Joseph’s, you’ll learn from industry experts and gain new skills and resources you can immediately leverage for improved disease research and patient care.

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With a master’s degree in genomics, you’ll learn from expert faculty in rigorous online courses that address real-world challenges and strategies to improve disease research and patient care.

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Offered at our Philadelphia and Lancaster locations, Saint Joseph’s University’s Medical Laboratory Science Certificate will prepare you for a career performing life-saving tests and analyses in a hospital, clinic, research facility or forensic science lab. Designed for students who hold a college degree, this 46-credit, 12-month certificate program will help you play a critical role in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

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