The Graduate Program:
Why The Beach?
Our M.S. Graduate program leads you into professional careers in Biotechnology, environmental consulting, health professions, governmental agencies, education and more. Also use it as an effective springboard to further professional training ( Ph.D., M.D., etc.).
The Degrees:
Master of Science in Biology: Ecology & Evolution, Cellular & Molecular Biology, Development & Physiology, Genetics & Plant Biology, Marine Biology.
Master of Science in Microbiology: Microbial pathogenesis, Microbial Genetics, Microbial Physiology, Microbial Ecology, Immunology and more.
Faculty and Research:
Contact Information:
- Kay Belletti (Graduate Services Coordinator)
- Department of Biological Sciences
- California State University, Long Beach
- 1250 Bellflower Blvd
- Long Beach CA 90840-9502
- Email (preferred): Kay.Belletti@csulb.edu
- Phone: 562 985-7928
Benefits of MS degrees
- Rapid academic advancement (2-3 years)
- More versatile career options than B.S. and Ph.D. degrees
- Higher salaries than B.S degrees
- Enhanced training and problem solving ability desired by employers
- Increased research expertise and skills
Your University of Choice
- One of the top ranked universities in the West Coast
- Beautiful park-like campus
- One mile from the beach
- Diversity of recreational and cultural activities
Our Program Strengths
- State of the art reseach labs
- Research supported by federal, state and private funds
- Faculty objective: completion of your degree in 2-3 years
- Proven excellent job opportunities
- Presentation of thesis work at national scientific conferences
- Publication in highly regarded scientific journals
- Choice of diverse research projects
- Contemporary approaches
- Three year financial support
- Graduate students peer support and network
