Biology

The Biology Program

General Description

The Department of Biology at William & Mary offers a two-year, research-intensive master’s program where students are supported by teaching assistantships and full tuition waivers. Graduate research opportunities exist in four broad areas: behavioral biology, developmental biology, ecology and evolutionary biology, and molecular and cell biology. With a low student to faculty ratio (approximately 8-10 new students each year with approximately 25 full-time faculty), we offer an intimate and highly personalized research and education experience rarely attainable at larger universities. Also, our graduate students often work closely with and mentor undergraduates, providing numerous informal teaching and personal development opportunities. Specific information about our graduate students and faculty can be found here. The Biology Department will not accept Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores as part of an application to our M.S. or M.A. program.