Drexel’s Department of Biology offers graduate programs leading to the PhD in Biological Sciences and the Master of Science (MS) degree, with both thesis and non-thesis options available for the MS. These programs blend rigorous coursework with hands-on research to prepare students for impactful careers in science, education, and industry.
Graduate students are not just participants—they are essential contributors to the department’s intellectual and social fabric. From leading research initiatives to organizing seminars, engaging in journal clubs, and shaping departmental events, our students play a vital role in driving innovation and fostering a collaborative academic community.
At Drexel, you’ll join a department where your voice matters, your work is valued, and your potential is fully supported.
Concentrations
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Conservation
- Development and Aging
- Ecology
- Epigenetics
- Evolution
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Neurobiology
- Neuroimmunology
- Stem Cell Biology
Degree Programs
Research Areas
Our Biology Department faculty and researchers are passionately involved in teaching and conducting research in cellular and molecular biology, ecology and environmental science, organismal physiology and development, and microbial pathogenesis and immunology. Faculty and student driven research within the Department of Biology falls under the following general areas: genes and proteins; cells; organisms; and ecology and ecosystems.
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Biology Graduate Student Association
The Biology Graduate Student Association (BGSA) provides an engaged and exciting community for information exchange between graduate students, faculty, and the administration. As one of the most active graduate student associations on campus, the BGSA strives to elevate the academic experience of biology graduate students by creating an active social network among existing, new, and prospective graduate students.
Learn about Biology graduate student organizations