
Biology M.S.
The M.S. program is ideal for students pursuing laboratory-based research careers, medical school, or a Ph.D. in biological sciences. The M.S. program is in-person, as it requires original laboratory data and a research-based thesis.
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Biology M.A.
The M.A. program is better suited for those interested in science education, environmental science, or public health, where research is literature-based rather than experimental.
View Courses + RequirementsEngage in hands-on research with active faculty at Lehman College across a wide variety of subfields including neuroscience, molecular and cellular development, ecology and biochemistry. Lehman’s research labs provide excellent opportunities to learn, practice, and develop skills to solve biological problems. Explore research opportunities here.
M.S. students interested in cancer biology research may also apply to the joint Lehman–Einstein M.S. Program. This program is offered at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine through the Einstein Discover Research Program and enables students to conduct hypothesis-driven thesis research in a top-tier cancer research lab.




