The Department of Biological Sciences at Ohio University offers a graduate program that includes faculty from both Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences (OU-COM).

Program Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of major concepts in programmatic areas within Biology
• Critically evaluate the primary literature in research discipline and demonstrate independent scientific thinking.
• Formulate testable hypotheses based on theory or empirical research.
• Design experiments and studies to test hypotheses.
• Acquire necessary skills to write successful research proposals for funding.
• Acquire effectual teaching practices and skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform statistical and computational analyses of data.
• Present scientific concepts and research in written and oral form to both scientific and lay audiences.
• Develop collaborative research skills.